Scarlet Menta Amaro – 54 Proof (27% ABV) | 700ml

Scarlet is a Japanese amaro crafted through reinterpretation rather than simple adherence to tradition. Rooted in the philosophy of European herbal liqueurs, it reflects a distinctly Japanese approach to botanicals, with each ingredient carefully considered for its individual character. Roots, seeds, flowers, and herbs are layered to create a complex spirit that evolves in the glass, revealing different aromas and flavors over time.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Japanese Amaro
Origin: Sagamihara, Japan
Producer: Iseya Shuzo
Alcohol Content: 27% ABV (54 Proof)
Bottle Size: 700ml
Production Style: Handcrafted • Botanical Infusion • Small Batch
Style: Herbal • Complex • Balanced • Layered • Evolving

Process & Production

Scarlet is produced entirely by hand by Iseya Shuzo in Sagamihara, Japan. The production takes place in a restored 100-year-old farmhouse, where the process from botanical infusion through bottling is carried out by hand.

Rather than relying on a single dominant botanical, Scarlet is built by carefully layering roots, seeds, flowers, and herbs. Each botanical is selected and understood for its individual character before being combined to create depth, balance, and a profile that continues to evolve as it is enjoyed.

Appearance

Deep scarlet-red with a rich, vibrant appearance.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic and layered, with herbal botanicals, roots, flowers, seeds, and subtle earthy notes.

Palate: Complex and balanced, with layers of herbs, roots, floral character, gentle bitterness, and subtle sweetness. Different botanical notes emerge gradually as the amaro opens in the glass.

Finish: Long and evolving, with lingering herbal, earthy, floral, and gently bitter notes.

What Makes It Special

Scarlet offers a distinctly Japanese interpretation of European amaro. Rather than attempting to reproduce a traditional European formula, Iseya Shuzo approaches the category with a Japanese sensibility, focusing on the individual personality of each botanical.

The result is an amaro that is not defined by one dominant flavor. Instead, the profile shifts and develops over time, making it a spirit worth slowly exploring.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Scarlet neat or lightly chilled as an after-dinner digestif. Allow it to rest in the glass before tasting to experience how its botanical character develops.

It can also be served over ice or topped with sparkling water for a refreshing long drink.

Scarlet works particularly well in cocktails where herbal complexity, bitterness, and depth are desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of spirit is Scarlet?
Scarlet is a Japanese amaro inspired by the philosophy of European herbal liqueurs but reinterpreted through a distinctly Japanese approach.

What is the alcohol content?
27% ABV (54 Proof).

What is the bottle size?
700ml.

Who produces Scarlet?
Scarlet is produced by Iseya Shuzo in Sagamihara, Japan.

Where is Scarlet made?
It is produced in a restored 100-year-old farmhouse in Sagamihara, Japan.

What botanicals are used?
Scarlet is built by layering roots, seeds, flowers, and herbs, with each botanical selected for its individual character.

How should Scarlet be enjoyed?
It can be enjoyed neat, chilled, over ice, with sparkling water, or incorporated into cocktails.

Brand Story

Scarlet represents a continuation of the amaro tradition in a new cultural setting. While its philosophy is rooted in the European tradition of botanical herbal liqueurs, Iseya Shuzo approaches the category with a distinctly Japanese perspective.

Produced entirely by hand in a restored 100-year-old farmhouse, Scarlet reflects a philosophy of reinterpretation rather than imitation. Each botanical is carefully considered, layered, and allowed to contribute to a spirit that changes and unfolds over time.

The result is a Japanese amaro that honors the history of herbal liqueurs while creating something distinctly its own.