Everyone, suddenly, what do you think of when you hear "alcohol shots"?
Many people probably think of foreign shots like Tequila and Jägermeister... But honestly, isn't the taste quite selective?
In my case, I sometimes drink them as a boost to break the ice with people (?), but when the other person is about to drink, I get nervous thinking, "Maybe they don't like it...". (Gladly welcome for drinking myself)
“It seems there's a Japanese-made shot”
As I heard this from a voice from the heavens, this time I got the "IKKI", the "IKKI Yakuzen-shu" series, sold by Ikki Co., Ltd.!
I will review how the taste differs from foreign-made shots!
Single-Serve Type "IKKI Yakuzen-shu" Series for Shots
The single-serve type "IKKI Yakuzen-shu" series for shots are "BEAUTY" and "ENERGY".
The volume is 15ml, a quantity that anyone can easily drink in one gulp.
"BEAUTY" has an alcohol content of 15%, which is the same as the average alcohol content of Japanese sake.
The shot inside the bottle is a faintly pink color, and because it's a cute color, it's easy to pick up.
The ingredients are...
- Rose Red
- Hibiscus
- Acai
- Jujube
- Goji Berry
...and contain ingredients that are good for the body. With this, the feeling of guilt when drinking seems likely to decrease!
"ENERGY" has an astonishing alcohol content of 46%!
In terms of famous shots, Tequila Sauza is 40% and Tequila Cuervo is 38%, so this one has a relatively higher alcohol content compared to other shots.
The inside of the bottle is light brown, and something like sake lees is sedimented at the bottom.
The ingredients are as follows:
- Guarana
- Maca
- Catuaba
- Muira Puama
As it says "ENERGY," it contains ingredients commonly found in energy drinks.
Let's Drink "BEAUTY"
Now, for the long-awaited "IKKI", I'm going to give it a shot!
First, "BEAUTY"!
When I open the lid, there's a faint rose aroma...!
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"Oh! It's pretty easy to drink!"
There are no off-putting flavors at all, and it has a cocktail-like sweetness and a light, rose-like aroma. I was nervous hearing it was a Japanese sake shot, but it's very easy to drink!
The alcohol sensation is also low, so I think it's a recommended product for people who are curious about it.
It's good to try this and then offer it at a store, or as a penalty game with friends! Since the taste seems easy for everyone to drink, you don't have to get nervous thinking, "Are they okay..." when someone drinks it!
Next, Let's Drink "ENERGY"
First, the smell is like dashi, a salty smell.
This is different from what I imagined, "Is this 'ENERGY'...?", so I'm a little uneasy.
How will it affect the taste...?
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"Struck!!!"
This is definitely a shot, I can feel the alcohol that much!
However, although I said the smell was like dashi, the dashi-like smell is completely overshadowed by the alcohol, there are no peculiar flavors, and the throat feel is refreshing!
Even though the alcohol content is higher than foreign shots, this one is also easy to drink!
With foreign shots, many people might feel that the aftertaste is harsh and lingering without a chaser, but the aftertaste of both types of this "IKKI" is so smooth that you can finish them without a chaser.
This is the first time I've encountered a 46% drink with such a refreshing throat feel despite the high alcohol content, so "ENERGY" immediately became my favorite!
"IKKI" is Available at the Official Online Store!
I couldn't imagine what a Japanese sake shot would be like, but after drinking it this time, it was much easier to drink, and I thought it would be interesting if this were available at a bar, increasing the variety of options available.
When drinking, there are no off-putting flavors from the alcohol, and since there are both high and low alcohol content options, it's accessible for anyone to try.
Details about "IKKI" can be confirmed on the IKKI Inc. Official Website.
