Adapted from the manga of the same name, the TV anime Yanineko takes an uncomfortably realistic—and spectacularly grimy—look at smokers and people living with all kinds of addictions. Its polished production and wildly absurd story have earned plenty of praise from fans.
Online liquor store KURAND, which aims to spread the culture of craft alcohol, has announced an original Yanineko liqueur called Yanineko's Booze, Meow! Each purchase also comes with an exclusive glass featuring artwork of the beastfolk apartment crew. The set is priced at ¥4,990 and is now available for preorder through KURAND's official website.
The collaboration's biggest hook is its star ingredient: silver vine, a plant famously known for driving cats wild. Also known as Actinidia polygama, the plant contains alkaloids such as nepetalactol, which can trigger excited reactions in domestic cats and other felines, including licking, rolling around, and drooling—much like catnip.
The liqueur is made by steeping prized silver vine berries in rice shochu for an extended period to extract their essence, then blending the infusion with sake. The result is a rich, mature aroma paired with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.
The included tin-can-style glass features chibi illustrations of Yanineko, Yaku Neko, the Landlord, Hame Neko, Kansai Neko, and Al Neko.
According to KURAND, the drink offers a sweet yet spicy aroma layered with woody and floral notes, followed by a gentle sweetness. The official website even claims one sip will have you purring, “Meow, that's good!”
Yanineko's Booze, Meow!
Price: ¥4,400
Alcohol content: 15% ABV
Volume: 720 ml
