Black Label Single Barrel Shoyu Soy Sauce, Marunaka, Japan

The special thing about this Shoyu is that it comes from a single barrel, similar to a single barrel whisky! A little stronger and darker than Marunaka`s Jozo Shoyu in our portfolio. This Shoyu made from regional basic ingredients has an extraordinary bouquet that brings Marunaka international attention at all Shoyu competitions. This aroma can only develop thanks to the special microclimate in the Shiga province: sultry summers, ice-cold, snowy winters. With Wagyu, sashimi made from fattier fish such as tuna or salmon. Marunaka has been brewed using traditional methods for more than 200 years. This means not only fermentation in wooden barrels, but also the renunciation of any modern industrial machinery. The tools and equipment associated with this Shoyu brewer can otherwise only be found in museums. The brewery itself is a listed building. 100% handcraft and tradition that is second to none. Not only the legendary restaurant Kikunoi in Kyoto swears by this Shoyu, Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire is also a fan.