Yoshino Monogatari Shiso (720 ml)

Yatagarasu sources shiso (perilla) leaf from Nagano Prefecture's cool highland terroirs, where the plant develops pronounced aromatic compounds in the thin mountain air. The producer distills fresh shiso foliage into a neutral spirit base, capturing the leaf's characteristic menthol-green and mineral spine without added sugar or heavy maceration.

The resulting liqueur carries the volatile oils and terpenes of shiso at their peak—a technique that preserves the herb's natural astringency rather than masking it. Bottled at standard proof, Yoshino Monogatari ("Tale of Yoshino") references the mountain valley where shiso cultivation thrives in Nagano's microclimate.

This expression sits apart from sweetened herbal liqueurs: it functions as a culinary spirit, designed for cocktail integration and food pairing rather than sipping neat. The shiso distillate remains herbaceous and dry, with a peppery finish that echoes the leaf's traditional use in Japanese cuisine.