Name: Awa Shiso
Brand: A.I.R.
Price: 28.50 EUR
Availability: InStock

Awa Shiso

€28,50 EUR

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Awa Shiso

€28,50 EUR

Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperitif

“Awa” (泡) stands for delicate, sparkling bubbles. Awa Shiso brings that same refinement: a gentle mousse, layered aromas, and a mature, gastronomic style.

Fresh harvested Shiso from our fields
We cultivate the red Japanese Shiso ourselves on our own fields, all organically with the highest focus and precision. We harvest them multiple times during summer and growing season. We are vertically integrated from field to distillery.

Sweet balance from Kikaijima
For this blend we chose unrefined freshly pressed raw cane sugar from Kikaijima. The Japanese island is characterized by a raised coral reef. This soil, rich in minerals, contributes to the distinctive umami-rich flavor and quality.

Sour balance by curated grapes
The vinous character of this blend originates from the high‑quality selected grapes that pair perfectly with Japanese cane sugar. We've selected 2 cépages from 2 different terroirs.

Nose: Fresh, green, herbal aroma with a vegetal undertone; very crisp thanks to fresh shiso.

Palate: A hint of fruit — cherry and blossom — alongside nuttiness and spiciness (black pepper).

Finish: Pandan comes to the fore and lingers, creating a layered impression of brioche and woody notes. Tannins dry the mouth in a bright, refreshing way.

Serve ice cold at 3 — 6°C in a wide champagne glass.

Natural sediment may form at the bottom of the bottle. This deposit is the result of a natural process that occurs while the liquid rests after bottling. At this stage, we deliberately avoid heavy filtration so we can analyse the flavour profile of each batch release.

Serving tip: place the bottle upright in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the sediment to settle at the bottom, so you can pour gently without disturbing it.

[We do not recommend coupe or flut shape glassware]

No preservatives.
No additives
No flavourings, “natural aromas,” or extracts.
From field to bottle: fair, craft production

Store in a dry, dark place at 3 — 4°C.

One bottle of 750 ml.
6 to 7 servings per bottle.
125 to 110 ml per glass.

This cuvée is made with our fresh harvested Shiso and therefore super unique and seasonal.

First, make a small notch just below the crown cap

Then uncap the bottle using your preferred bottle opener

Visual tasting profile

What makes a non-alcoholic drink exciting? Our quest for complexity is the answer to delivering an exciting experience for a mature palate that inspires with every sip.

Ingredients

Pandan

Through a specific pressurised distillation technique we unlock mellow sweetness and the signature nutty and vanilla notes, sometimes described as a fusion of toasted coconut and almond.

Distillations

Every sip is a discovery that spark your senses which makes this creation complex but desirable. It answers perfectly on our mission of drinking without compromises.

Japanese Shiso

Fresh red shiso is intensely aromatic and slightly wild, with a profile that sits between basil, mint and anise, lifted by notes of blackcurrant leaf, plum and cherry skin, and warm hints of clove and cinnamon. On the palate it’s herbal, slightly bitter and savoury rather than sweet, with a clear shiso “green” character and noticeable astringency reminiscent of grape skin or black tea. The mouthfeel is light to medium but drying, leading into a long, tea-like finish with lingering blackcurrant leaf, minty-cool and subtly spicy notes.

Distillations