Kikunotsuyu Shuzo Launches 'Kikunotsuyu akari DOUBLE FOUR', a 44% ABV Awamori for Cocktails
Kikunotsuyu Shuzo Co., Ltd. will release 'Kikunotsuyu akari DOUBLE FOUR', a new 44% alcohol by volume Awamori spirit, on April 24, 2026. The product is designed for cocktails and is based on the brand's 'akari' series, which uses vacuum distillation. A limited run of 440 bottles will be available at an open price, with online pre-orders starting April 14, 2026.
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Kikunotsuyu Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Miyakojima, Okinawa) is launching 'Kikunotsuyu akari DOUBLE FOUR (44% ABV),' an Awamori spirit, on April 24, 2026. The product leverages the clear characteristics of the 'Kikunotsuyu akari' series, produced via vacuum distillation, and features a high alcohol content of 44% to enhance the flavors of cocktail ingredients. The company aims for this product to become a new standard of 'OKINAWAN SPIRITS' for bartenders. The product's high alcohol content is intended to provide a solid structure for cocktails, while its clear profile allows it to blend with various ingredients like fruits and herbs. A limited quantity of 440 bottles will be released. Pre-orders begin on the company's official online store on April 14, 2026.