{"product_id":"oka-yuzu-flavored-vodka","title":"Oka Yuzu Flavored Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOka Yuzu Flavored Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese rice vodka from Oka Brand and the Tsutsumi Distillery in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu — pot distilled from 100% Japanese rice, filtered through bincho-tan charcoal, and distilled with real yuzu, bottled at 35% ABV in a 900mL bottle. The yuzu goes in twice: locally harvested pulp and peels join a sixth distillation, then fresh peels macerate in the finished spirit for a full week, which gives the vodka its natural pale yellow hue and genuine citrus-oil intensity. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 proof (35% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 900mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Japanese rice, pot distilled, bincho-tan charcoal filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuzu pulp and peel in a sixth distillation, plus a one-week fresh-peel maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Shochu House Makes Vodka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsutsumi has produced shochu for nearly 150 years in the Hitoyoshi Basin, a few kilometres from the Kuma River, and is one of only 28 distilleries certified as a Kuma Shochu producer — a protected designation on the order of Scotch or Cognac. Oka Brand, founded by Yuno Hayashi and named for her grandfather, works with Tsutsumi to bring hyper-regional Japanese flavors to the cocktail world, and its vodkas are built on the house rice spirit: where most vodka runs on a column still, Oka’s is pot distilled, and the bincho-tan — artisanal Japanese charcoal measured as the purest carbon in the world — is chosen over traditional birch for texture. It won Best in Category at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vodka\"\u003evodka\u003c\/a\u003e shelves and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, juicy yuzu on the nose. The palate is vibrant and oily, dialled in on yuzu peel with jasmine blossom, underripe mango and white tea, and a pleasant peel bitterness; the finish turns creamy as the citrus oils bloom. Yuzu’s aroma is far more complex than lemon or lime, and this captures it fresh off the tree — with no added sweetness doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular in a highball with soda, where the oils carry, and in a yuzu martini; use it anywhere citrus vodka goes and expect more from it. Find soda, bitters and the rest of the build among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cocktails\"\u003ecocktail\u003c\/a\u003e ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the yuzu added?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwice — pulp and peels are distilled into the spirit in a sixth distillation, then fresh peels macerate in the finished vodka for a week. It is only lightly filtered afterward, so a touch of sediment is authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the base spirit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Japanese rice, pot distilled at Tsutsumi Distillery in Kumamoto and filtered through bincho-tan charcoal — the same house craft behind its Kuma shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong and how big is the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35% ABV (70 proof) in Oka’s 900mL format — a larger pour than the standard 750mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind Oka Yuzu Flavored Vodka at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — real yuzu, real rice vodka, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68039974977579,"sku":"DM17581L","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/oka-yuzu-flavored-vodka-600x800.jpg?v=1793126967","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/oka-yuzu-flavored-vodka","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}