Starting April 9, "Nikka Hirosaki Draft Cidre Kougyoku Apple" (200ml and 500ml bottles) will be released in limited quantities.
This product is a sparkling wine brewed using Kougyoku (Jonathan) apples.
Here are the details.
About "Nikka Hirosaki Draft Cidre Kougyoku Apple"
"Nikka Hirosaki Draft Cidre Kougyoku Apple" is a 3% alcohol sparkling wine made using Kougyoku apples, a rare variety with low production volume.
It features a sweet and tart flavor that makes the most of the crisp acidity and refreshing aroma of Kougyoku apples.
Fresh, Juicy Flavor Made with Domestic Apples
"Nikka Hirosaki Draft Cidre" is a sparkling wine produced at Nikka Whisky's Hirosaki Plant, made with 100% domestic apples.
"Nikka Hirosaki Draft Cidre Kougyoku Apple" is also fermented without heating the whole freshly squeezed apple juice, allowing you to enjoy the fresh, juicy flavor of apples.
It comes in two sizes: 200ml bottles and 500ml bottles.
Japanese wine fans should definitely pick up a bottle.
Reference
Product Name: Nikka Hirosaki Draft Cidre Kougyoku Apple
Category: Fruit Wine (Sparkling)
Container/Capacity: 200ml bottle, 500ml bottle
Alcohol Content: 3%
Release Date: April 9
Sales Region: Nationwide
Manufacturing Plant: Nikka Whisky Hirosaki Plant
Suggested Retail Price: 200ml 291 yen (excluding tax)/320 yen (including tax), 500ml 724 yen (excluding tax)/796 yen (including tax)
*The suggested retail price is merely a reference price and does not restrict liquor retailers in setting their own retail prices.
Product Information: https://www.asahibeer.co.jp/cidre/