Yamaroku Shoyu Pure Artisan Dark Sweet Japanese Premium Gourmet Barrel Aged 4 Year Soy Sauce "Tsuru Bisiho"

Tsurubishio is the flagship series of soy sauce for Yamaroku Shoyu and is aged the longest between 3-5 years. Tsuru(?) means "crane" and bishio (?) means "condiment". In Japan, cranes are regarded as auspicious birds and symbolize longevity. It is said the song of cranes can reach the heavens, and Yamaroku Shoyu wants this soy sauce to be like the cranes which can reach the heavens and be known to everyone. Tsurubishio is characterized as having a rich mellow flavor and is recommended for use in sushi, sashimi, tofu, grilled fish and as a secret ingredient for original dishes. A unique use of Tusurubishio is putting it on top of vanilla ice cream which creates a very caramel like flavor. Adds a surprise twist for guests and customers at a restaurant.

Kioke () is a traditional Japanese wooden container used to ferment Japanese-style food. A microbe for fermentation settles in the kioke which turns it into the best brewing container.

The basic seasonings for a Japanese meal consist of the following: soy sauce, vinegar, mirin (sweet rice wine), and sake. All of these ingredients were brewed in a kioke back in Japan's Edo period during the years of 1603-1868. The fermentation of a microbe is required for making all the seasonings have the highest quality of taste. These were only possible through the use of the kioke which was hailed as the best container for brewing the seasonings.

The soy sauce industry today is more reliant on industrial production of the sauce, and now less than 1% of soy sauce production is brewed the traditional way using kioke. This method for creating authentic Japanese cuisine is slowly fading away due to the shift of mass manufacturing.

Features

• Made In Japan
• Brewed And Aged For 4 Years With Ancient Method Of Using Kioke Wooden Barrels
• Characterized By Its Rich, Mellow Flavor
• Unique Use With Vanilla Ice Cream Gives It A Caramel Flavor
• Great As Dip For Sushi, Sashimi, Grilled Fish And As A Secret Ingredient For Dishes