A new fruit liqueur inspired by shooting stars is now available at KURAND (クランド), an online craft alcohol shop. "Ryusei no Osake" (流星のおさけ), meaning "Shooting Star Sake," goes on sale starting July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) at 5:00 PM through KURAND's crowdfunding service "Kurafan!"
What Is Ryusei no Osake?
"Ryusei no Osake" is a fruit liqueur developed with a shooting star as its motif. It features a sweet, berry-like aroma reminiscent of scents said to drift through space, paired with a citrus tartness that races across the palate like a shooting star. It goes on sale on the night of Tanabata, July 7, through a crowdfunding format.
Highlights of Ryusei no Osake
A Deep, Fantastical Aroma Reminiscent of the Cosmos
At the center of the Milky Way galaxy, a compound called ethyl formate is said to exist, giving space a sweet-and-sour scent similar to berries. "Ryusei no Osake" was developed drawing inspiration from that scent of the cosmos. It's characterized by a rich aroma of florals and berries, with an elegant fragrance that quietly rises through the nose after each sip and swallow. Through this lingering aroma, the drink aims for a fantastical taste that evokes the vastness of space.
A Sparkling, Tangy Sweetness That Captures a Fleeting Shimmer
From the moment it's poured into a glass, a refreshing aroma rises up. From the very first sip, a vivid citrus-like tartness rushes through the mouth, offering a stimulating sensation like a flickering shooting star. This tartness is designed to express the sparkle of stars splitting across the night sky. Mixing it with soda water brings out an even more refreshing way to enjoy it.
A Romantic, Sweet Aftertaste That Fills the Heart Like a Trail of Stars
Right after the vivid tartness of the first sip, a juicy, mellow sweetness spreads through the mouth. From beneath the tartness, a soft, fruity flavor reminiscent of muscat grapes gradually emerges. The drink was developed with careful attention to the pace at which the flavor shifts, so you can enjoy a gentle aftertaste, like the night sky after a shooting star has passed.
Product Details
"Ryusei no Osake"
- Genre: Liqueur
- Alcohol content: 8%
- Volume: 500 ml
- Ingredients: Sake (domestically produced), fructose, yuzu juice, lemon juice, yamabudo (wild grape) juice, muscat juice, flavoring
Plan Lineup
- [Super Early Bird] Ryusei no Osake: ¥2,110 (tax included)
- [Early Bird] Ryusei no Osake: ¥2,240 (tax included)
- [Early Bird] Ryusei no Osake 2-bottle set: ¥4,230 (tax included)
- Ryusei no Osake: ¥2,490 (tax included)
- Ryusei no Osake 2-bottle set: ¥4,480 (tax included)
- Ryusei no Osake 3-bottle set: ¥5,970 (tax included)
- [Cosmic Tasting Set] Ryusei no Osake + Hoshi no Osake + Ginga no Osake: ¥5,620 (tax included)
- [Ultimate Late-Night Fruit Liqueur Set] Ryusei no Osake + an exceptional liqueur not sold through regular retail: ¥6,630 (tax included)
- [Supreme Sparkle Fruit Liqueur Set] Ryusei no Osake + an exquisite fruit liqueur not sold through regular retail: ¥10,360 (tax included)
Overview
Product name: Ryusei no Osake
Sales period: July 7, 2026 (Tue) – August 4, 2026 (Tue) 24:59
Shipping: Expected to ship sequentially from mid-September onward
Sales method: Crowdfunding service "Kurafan!"
Project page: https://kurand.jp/products/ryuseinoosake
