KURAND Launches "Tarukou Smoked Salmon" Pursuing Perfect Alcohol Pairings

KURAND Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Adachi-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuro Ogihara) will begin selling "Tarukou Smoked Salmon" (tarukou sumoku samon) at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, through "KURAND," its online sake shop. (https://kurand.jp/products/tarukou-smokesalmon) About "Tarukou Smoked Salmon" "Tarukou Smoked Salmon" is a block-type smoked salmon developed to pursue perfect pairings with alcoholic beverages. It uses brand salmon from Tottori Prefecture as its raw material and is smoked with chips from Western liquor barrels. To maintain the freshness and flavor of the ingredients, no chemical seasonings or synthetic preservatives are used. Furthermore, a direct refrigerated delivery system is adopted to ensure it arrives in its freshly made state. The Appeal of "Tarukou Smoked Salmon" - Uses premium domestic brand salmon with exquisite fat The raw material used is "Tottori Kotoura Grand Salmon," which is land-farmed using spring water from Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture. Raised under thorough water quality and hygiene management, this fish is characterized by its firm flesh and elegant sweetness without any off-flavors. It is not excessively fatty and offers a clean aftertaste, making it highly compatible with the rich aroma of smoking. - Smoked with aromatic and deep Western liquor barrel chips For the smoking chips, oak barrel chips that have aged Western liquors such as whiskey for many years were selected. This adds a rich flavor derived from Western liquor to the salmon, in addition to the natural aroma of the wood. Furthermore, by using the "cold smoking" method, which does not apply heat, the salmon retains a moist, raw-like texture while thoroughly infusing the smoky aroma deep within. - Delivered in vacuum-sealed packaging with specified date and time for maximum freshness To prioritize freshness, the salmon is vacuum-sealed immediately after being ikejime (a Japanese method of paralyzing fish to maintain quality) and smoking, then shipped via refrigerated delivery. Unlike typical pre-sliced products, delivering it in block form prevents oxidation and allows for slicing to the desired thickness. To accommodate its short shelf life, a system has been established where customers can specify the delivery date and time from available shipping dates, ensuring it arrives in its most delicious state. Product Overview "Tarukou Smoked Salmon" - Product type: Food - Contents: 200g (2 pieces of 100g each) - Ingredients: Farmed salmon trout (domestic), salt, sugar, spices - Shelf life: 5 days from shipment *Indicated on the label - Storage method: Refrigerated - [Early Bird Discount] Tarukou Smoked Salmon: 3,950 yen (tax included) - [Early Bird Discount] Tarukou Smoked Salmon 2 sets: 7,450 yen (tax included) - Tarukou Smoked Salmon: 4,490 yen (tax included) - Tarukou Smoked Salmon 2 sets: 8,080 yen (tax included) - Tarukou Smoked Salmon 3 sets: 10,770 yen (tax included) - [Ultimate Pairing] Tarukou Smoked Salmon + Exceptional White Wine: 9,990 yen (tax included) - [Ultimate Pairing] Tarukou Smoked Salmon + Exquisite Sake: 9,370 yen (tax included) - Product name: Tarukou Smoked Salmon - Sales period: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) - June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) 24:59 - Delivery period: Scheduled for sequential shipment from early July onwards - Sales method: Crowdfunding service "Crafun!" - Project details: https://kurand.jp/products/tarukou-smokesalmon Online Sake Shop "KURAND" KURAND is an online sake shop that opens up the world of craft sake. All of the over 500 varieties of carefully selected craft sake are original products available only at KURAND. It is a shop where new encounters with all genres of craft sake, including sake, plum wine, fruit wine, shochu, craft beer, and wine, are born.