Sugoi Lemon Sour

This “Sugoi”（to mean amazing） Lemon Sour is a limited edition, made in quantities of only about 100 bottles a year, based on our Real Lemon Sour.

Inspired by herbal liqueurs from overseas, where botanicals are placed directly into the bottle, this creation is visually striking. What makes it truly unique is how the flavor evolves over time—the ingredients continue to steep, deepening the taste in a way that’s unlike any other drink.

For this version, lemon peels are thinly sliced using the katsuramuki technique and placed directly into the bottle. As they continue to infuse, the flavor develops into something reminiscent of aged herbal liqueur. Rather than a fresh lemon scent, the aroma becomes more medicinal, with pronounced notes of grapefruit and mint-like bitterness and fragrance.

Due to the meticulous katsuramuki preparation, only about 100 bottles can be produced in a single day, making this a truly limited production. It’s only crafted during spring, when the flavor of the sake base is at its peak.

The lid—more accurately, the material that holds it down—is made from Nao washi paper, the same as the label, but further dyed using traditional mud-dyeing techniques from Amami. The string is made from authentic Oshima Tsumugi silk.

Orders usually ship within 2–3 business days.
(Delivery may take longer for remote islands.)