Kohgen Incense Sticks, Resonance for Enhancing Drink Flavor, 5 Mini Sticks

Resonance Japanese Incense Series for Pairing Aroma and Taste

Resonance is a Japanese incense series created from the idea that aroma can influence how we experience a drink. Designed to be enjoyed while drinking, it offers a playful and sensory way to explore the relationship between fragrance and flavor.

Resonance is a Japanese incense series created from the idea that aroma can influence how we experience a drink. It is designed to be enjoyed while drinking, offering a playful and sensory driven way to explore the relationship between flavor and fragrance. The word resonance comes from French and means harmony or interaction, which inspired the concept of pairing aroma with taste.

Resonance is available in ten carefully designed scents and includes a small incense holder, allowing you to enjoy it immediately. It also makes an excellent gift. These aromas can be enjoyed by people who love alcohol as well as those who do not drink, inviting everyone to experience the gentle resonance between aroma and taste.

Resonance of Taste and Aroma

Flavor is perceived through all five senses. The sound of a drink being poured, the sparkle of bubbles, the colors and shapes of food, and the textures on the palate all play a role. Aroma is especially important, as even subtle scents we may not consciously notice can significantly influence how we experience taste.

With this in mind, we created Japanese incense fragrances that may add depth or a new perspective to your drinking experience. Any change in taste depends on individual perception, and there is no scientific proof or guarantee of its effects. Resonance is simply a creative and enjoyable way to explore the interaction between aroma and your drink.

A complete set containing all fragrances in the series is also available.

Scents – All 10 Types

Pairs well with red wine and liqueur

Smoky – A smoky aroma that complements red wine and liqueur.

Sweet – A sweet and ripe dark grape aroma.

Fresh – A fresh dark grape aroma.

Pairs well with white wine and sake

Woody – A gentle woody aroma.

Aging – A rich and mature white grape aroma.

Refreshing – A clean and refreshing white grape aroma.

Pairs well with beer, sparkling beer, and gin

Bitter – A complex and delicate bitter aroma with a refreshing character.

Malty – A fruity, rich aroma with a clean finish.

Pairs well with shochu and cocktails

Lemon – A bright and clean lemon aroma.

Pairs well with whisky

Estery – A woody aroma with slight smokiness.

Specifications

Common specifications (all 10 scents):

• Manufacturer: Kohgen
• Stick length: approx. 2.76 in (7 cm)
• Burn time: approx. 15 minutes
• Contents: 5 sticks with incense holder
• Package: paper box, approx. 0.94 x 0.87 x 3.54 in (2.4 x 2.2 x 9 cm)

Fragrance options

Smoky – pairs well with red wine and liqueur
Sweet – ripe dark grape, pairs well with red wine and liqueur
Fresh – dark grape, pairs well with red wine and liqueur
Woody – pairs well with white wine and sake
Aging – ripe white grape, pairs well with white wine and sake
Refreshing – fresh white grape, pairs well with white wine and sake
Lemon – pairs well with shochu and cocktails
Estery – woody and slightly smoky, pairs well with whisky
Bitter – complex, delicate bitterness, pairs well with beer, sparkling beer, and gin
Malty – fruity and rich with a clean finish, pairs well with beer, sparkling beer, and gin

Complete Set (10 Scents)

Contains all 10 Resonance fragrances — Smoky, Sweet, Fresh, Woody, Aging, Refreshing, Lemon, Estery, Bitter, Malty — one box of each, for a total of 50 sticks. Stick length, burn time, and package size per box are the same as listed in the common specifications above.