{"title":"Shochu Live 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"naka-naka-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Naka Naka Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect mix of shimmering florality and buttery, toasty goodness, Naka Naka is the quintessential mugi shochu and is the perfect gateway into this deep category. It effortlessly straddles the complexity, umami, and richness of more rustic barley shochu and the gorgeous, clean, and refreshing side of more modern vacuum distilled expressions, resulting in a drink that has something in it for everyone. No self-respecting izakaya, shochu bar, or home liquor cabinet would be complete without Naka Naka on standby.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a favorite at our bar served \u003cem\u003esodawari \u003c\/em\u003e(shochu and club soda); this style wins it fast fans daily, including those new to and experienced with shochu. You can also drink it \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e style mixed with hot water to enhance the cocoa, caramel, and honey-butter aromas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Blend of Atmospheric and Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183028310026,"sku":"05-100-0014","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nakanaka720ml.jpg?v=1661378902"},{"product_id":"yamasemi-rice-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yamasemi Rice Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs seen on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/blogs\/main\/yamasemi-rice-shochu\"\u003eShochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for sake lovers, this delicate rice shochu is smooth, buttery, and smoky with a hint of umami. Enhance the delicate, ricey aroma by drinking chilled or on ice. This shochu also is aged in \u003cem\u003ekame\u003c\/em\u003e clay pots, giving it some similar aromatic characteristics to \u003cem\u003eawamori. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan at Osuzuyama Distillery by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003ehanakagura \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: Aged in clay pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.3 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183038566410,"sku":"05-200-0010","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yamasemi_front.jpg?v=1518830514"},{"product_id":"kiroku-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Kiroku Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complex shochu, is savory and earthy with notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epu-erh tea \u003c\/em\u003eand an overwhelming character of creme brulee. Made with black koji and aged for three years in porcelain pots, this shochu has a depth that is both earthy and bold with a satisfyingly clean finish enhanced when having it \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e style with hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 80% \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) 20% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 years in clay pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183965605898,"sku":"05-300-0015","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kiroku.jpg?v=1637530511"},{"product_id":"hyakunen-no-kodoku-barrel-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Hyakunen no Kodoku Barrel Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after the famed novel \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Years of Solitude\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a statement shochu that is made in limited quantities. Yoko received this as a going away gift from her boss when she moved back to the U.S. from Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing 100% locally-grown organic barley, this shochu is aged in oak casks for 3-5 years to develop a rich complexity akin to whisky. Enjoy a spectrum of aromas, from coconut and ripe pineapple to caramel and even pipe tobacco. Try this neat or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e style to uncover all the levels of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3-5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2200334958602,"sku":"05-100-0005","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/100kodoku_front.jpg?v=1518829581"},{"product_id":"nankai-gold-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Nankai Gold Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delectable brown sugar shochu from Amami Island in Okinawa is aged in American white oak and French Limousin casks. This is Japan's answer to an aged rum. Smooth, with a complex, earthy sweetness that lingers long after your last sip. It's an irresistible bouquet of raisins, chocolate, and honey!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label features the four elements of Amami Island: ocean waves, palm, hibiscus and \u003cem\u003ehabu \u003c\/em\u003e(a venomous snake native to the island).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Machida Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of shochus distilled from 80% kokuto (black sugar) and kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum and atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: American White Oak and French Limousin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: Up to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Machida Syuzo Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21297503436879,"sku":"05-400-0004","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nankai_gold_5f3f29a3-38f2-4a99-aa18-e96f20e47a14.jpg?v=1548202156"},{"product_id":"rihei-ginger-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Rihei Ginger Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique premium shochu is made with locally sourced ginger from Miyazaki prefecture – a combination of 20% ginger, 30% rice, and 50% barley. Ochiai Distillery has been making shochu for over 100 years, and is now in its fourth generation. Get refreshing ginger notes on the palate with a tinge of spice and citrus. Try on the rocks or in a cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Ochiai Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(barley),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(rice koji), and \u003cem\u003eshōga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(ginger) shochu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 38% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ochiai Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21394734678095,"sku":"05-900-0005","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/rihei.jpg?v=1550441762"},{"product_id":"mizu-sakura-barrel-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mizu Sakura Barrel Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-006-aging-shochus-in-saga-march-2021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarch 2021 \"Aging Shochus In Saga\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMunemasa began aging their shochus in wood barrels 33 years ago. And now, b\u003c\/span\u003eehold, the very first shochu to be aged in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esakura\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(cherry) wood casks! After resting for nine months in these barrels, this mugi shochu is bright, with creamy cherry notes and weighty texture of butterscotch. This shochu uses an extra step in its production of pressing the grain, which enhances the fruitful, smooth flavor profile. We loved this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epasta bolognese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ekaraage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Japanese fried chicken), and as an after sipper,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e, with Marou 70% Chocolate from Vietnam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 67% \u003cem\u003eKirameki Nijo Omugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and 33% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Saga, Japan by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMunemasa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eABV 35% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBarrels: 100% sakura casks by renowned \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ariakesangyo.co.jp\/en\/\"\u003eAriake Sangyo\u003c\/a\u003e in Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAge: 9 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch: 002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Munemasa Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32897165819983,"sku":"05-100-0022","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mizu_sakura.jpg?v=1613517508"},{"product_id":"colorful-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Colorful Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA brand new brand to hit the United States, Colorful is a blend of two sweet potatoes, each using different sweet potato varieties and koji strains. Typically bottled at 20% ABV in Japan, the U.S. release is a sturdier 30%. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shochu is wild! Aromas of raisins, papaya, and sour gummy worms on the nose. Our initial sips revealed nectarines, pie crust, all with extraordinary depth. This is an intellectual sipper, perfect for the eager shochu nerd in your life.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes a dynamite shochu soda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Shoro Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Miyazaki \u003cem\u003eBeni Imo\u003c\/em\u003e (purple sweet potato), Kagoshima \u003cem\u003eTama Akane\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: white (indica rice) and black (indica rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: Miyazaki wild yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of two sweet potato distillates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction quantity: 904 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shoro Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430037864527,"sku":"05-300-0033","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/colorful.jpg?v=1624824707"},{"product_id":"mugi-hokka-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mugi Hokka Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rich, toasty, buttery, and nutty barley shochu made using Kagoshima's softest Fugendo spring water. A small amount of roasted barley is added into the second fermentation imparts an enveloping aromatic embrace. The sauce is then aged for a minimum of 5 years in enamel tanks prior to dilution to develop these flavors into the mature and well-rounded expression in the bottle; you can tell this shochu has been around the block and fits our needs perfectly for a rustic and comforting shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet notes of roasted ground coffee, dark chocolate, and buttered toast. This shochu is fantastic \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with hot water) or on the rocks accompanied by hearty, rich grilled meats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in, Kagoshima Japan by Tensei Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley), 8% roasted \u003cem\u003emugi \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e mugi koji (\u003c\/em\u003ebarley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white (mugi) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 5 years in enamel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tensei Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430070894671,"sku":"05-100-0024","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mugi_hokka.jpg?v=1629427316"},{"product_id":"selephant-kokuto-shochu-btl-750-ml","title":"Selephant Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNishihira Shuzo makes Amami kokuto shochu in the traditional fashion, with 100% clay-pot fermentations and a hefty ratio of rice koji to kokuto (black sugar). Selephant is a brand which showcases Master Distiller Selena's love for elephants (Selephant is one of her nicknames!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shochu expresses so much character from the kokuto: powdered sugar, slate, and intense umami. Selena recommends having this shochu \u003cem\u003emizuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with ice and water) or with soda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNishihira Shuzo's Master Distiller, Selena Nishihira, is a professional musician who regularly preforms during the distilling off-season; she returned to her family distillery on the sole condition she could continue pursuing her musical career. Nishihira Shuzo has a venue on-site!\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled on Amami Island, Japan by Nishihira Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nishihira Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430075121743,"sku":"05-400-0007","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/selephant.jpg?v=1624825939"},{"product_id":"kiroku-muroka-sweet-potato-shochu-2021-btl-720ml","title":"Kiroku Muroka Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShochu-heads are sure to recognize the iconic label for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/products\/kiroku-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz\"\u003eKiroku\u003c\/a\u003e, a long-held favorite among our staff and customers. We love this brand for its rich and luxurious texture and distinct subtle floral aroma. That's why we're so excited to share this limited seasonal release with you: Kiroku Muroka! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis shochu is lightly filtered to preserve all of the awesome oils, flecks, and volatiles which sing in the glass and lap against the edges. This is also made with certified organic potatoes, a badge of honor not often seen on shochu available in the states. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRemoving the paper and popping the top, we were overwhelmed with the aroma of flesh flowers: think honeysuckle, jasmine, lavender. After pouring the shochu and letting it air out a bit, the sweetest grain aroma emerges, like Whoppers and sweet corn, while the florality takes a break. First sips offer the signature Kiroku creme brulee with an unmistakable fresh quality which is very easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTry this \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with water), oyuwari (with hot water), or with soda. Any way you serve this will reveal more hidden delights from this darling libation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs this is a seasonal release, we recommend you drink this while it is fresh; enjoy the experience of new releases while they are tasting new!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 80% Yuki Noho Koganesengan \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (organic sweet potato) 20% \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltration: Non-carbon filtered\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39592652767311,"sku":"05-300-0037","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kiroku_silver_muroka.jpg?v=1665182096"},{"product_id":"yamaneko-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yamaneko Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with the choicest Joy White \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato), and local Miyazaki Hinohikari rice for the koji, Yamaneko is a gleeful roasted imo shochu full of great texture and gentle lush fruit aromas and flavors. This drinks like a strawberry-banana smoothie, juicy and tropical. The fruity notes are enhanced with ice or soda. \u003cem\u003eMizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (mixed with water) is highly recommended for this shochu! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne of our favorite shochu makers, Kuroki Honten grows sweet potatoes used for Yamaneko on their own farm, using sustainable, organic practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTake a look at the eyes of this \u003cem\u003ekuroneko \u003c\/em\u003e(black cat). They are imploring us to get in touch with our spooky side and indulge in the juicy, creamy loveliness that is this shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNestled at the top of Mt. Osuzuyama sits Kuroki Honten's sister distillery, Osuzuyama Distillery. Kuroki Honten created this highly modern facility to have access to pristine mountain water for their fermentations and distillation. They are dedicated to creating shochu in the traditional handmade way with no automation. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan at \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOsuzuyama Distillery by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 80% \"Joy White\" \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) 20% \u003cem\u003eHino Hikari koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39598584496207,"sku":"05-300-0038","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yamaneko.jpg?v=1632952615"},{"product_id":"yanagita-koma-colt-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yanagita Koma \"Colt\" Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile they are makers of wild, sticky and nutty unfiltered barley shochus, Yanagita Shuzo brings us an expression more tame than most, yet so wild in its own rite. Koma gets distilled at a lower temperature, preserving some of the more delicate florals and distinct minerality coming from the barley and barley koji used in the fermentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe get exquisite cinnamon, jasmine, and powdered sugar aroma with an unmistakable note of wet clay. The palate has a buttery texture with a sweet finish and just a touch of white chocolate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy this gentle gem on the rocks or with soda with yakitori or simmered fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Yanagita Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% 2-row \u003cem\u003eomugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: white (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yanagita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751813922895,"sku":"05-100-0028","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yanagita_koma.jpg?v=1647210897"},{"product_id":"yanagita-aokage-forty-one-thoroughbred-stallion","title":"Yanagita Aokage Forty One \"Thoroughbred Stallion\" Barley Shochu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of this shochu lies in the filtration process. Although all other shochus that Yanagita produces are filtered with a machine, Aokage is hand-filtered through a rare tool made with hair from a horse’s tail. Horsehair is believed to attract oil, which is why it is used, and they take months to carefully scoop out as much oil from the batches of Aokage as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagoshima No. 2 yeast is used for this \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egenshu (tank strength) shochu, and it is fermented at a very high temperature to create a unique aroma of freshly baked bread and tahini. Enjoy \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with hot water) to maximize its smooth and silky sweetness that lasts for a while. Drink this slightly cloudy drink with a ribeye cooked rare. At 41% this is perfect for stirred cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Yanagita Shuzo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% Barley (Locally grown two-row barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 41% \/ Koji: White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yanagita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751817035855,"sku":"05-100-0031","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2026_aokage.jpg?v=1776894913"},{"product_id":"chuko-yokka-koji-awamori-btl-720ml","title":"Chuko Yokka Koji Awamori (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis awamori is made using a four-day koji propagation, rearing the magic microbes up to be lean, mean, flavor machines, imparting an almost explosive intensity of flavor to this awamori. This spirit is bright, floral, grassy, and everything in between. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpending no time in clay pots, Yokka Koji is bottled directly from the tank shortly after distillation. Awamori is famous for its aging process, and prized expressions often have spent years and years in clay pots to mellow out the character. Yokka Koji is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat. Chuko Shuzo describes this awamori in terms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshinshu \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(new make); it's bottled much fresher than other expressions (only aged for about a year in stainless steel), so all of the boisterous and dynamic flavors resulting from the koji's long, four-day upbringing (about 2x the length of a typical propagation) and 22 day fermentation are bursting at the seams right after distillation. It practically jumps out of the bottle! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis awamori spreads across the palate like fireworks: soft florals of lavender and chamomile lead into a kaleidoscope of peach, banana, mango, and yogurt, with a note of frosted flakes and shaved coconut on the long finish. Earthy, complex, and relentless at the same time shimmering, fresh, and bright. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Chuko Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chuko Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40080556589135,"sku":"05-500-0010","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yokka-koji.jpg?v=1656546804"},{"product_id":"nankai-white-oak-kokuto-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Nankai White Oak Kokuto Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eThis is the newest expression from Nankai Shochu, stateside keepers of Amami Kokuto Shochu. Get all of the tropical fruit and mineral you'd expect from Nankai but with added depth, florals, and long finish thanks to White Oak barrel aging. This would make a spectacular highball or shochu Old Fashioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Machida Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of shochus distilled from 80% kokuto (black sugar) and kome koji (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum and atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: American White Oak and French Limousin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 to 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Machida Syuzo Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40170373972047,"sku":"05-400-0012","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/nankai_white_oak.jpg?v=1689206750"},{"product_id":"goro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Goro Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSatsuma Shochu is a Geographical Indication granted to \u003cem\u003eotsu-rui \u003c\/em\u003e(single-distilled) shochus made in Kagoshima prefecture using local volcanic-soil grown sweet potatoes, and represents a huge array of different \u003cem\u003eimo \u003c\/em\u003e(sweet potato) in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/collections\/satsuma-shochu\"\u003eplethora of styles\u003c\/a\u003e. We love this giant category and are pleased to introduce yet-another heavy hitter onto our shelves: Goro. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/products\/satoh-kuro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=05cc453ab\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSatoh Kuro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/products\/heihachiro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=efdfba310\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHeihachiro\u003c\/a\u003e, Goro is bold, in-your-face imo goodness. The aroma is dense, bright, and herbal at the same time. We get notes of ripe banana, custard, and turnip cake – complex, deep, savory, and rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate is bodacious, thick, and layered. Enjoy notes of pistachio, blueberry, powdered sugar, and egg tart. This shochu is all kinds of rich, yet the mouthfeel is soft due to the precious Sanoura \"firefly\" spring water used in its production. Get the most out of this deeply satisfying shochu by drinking it \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with hot water) while you ride out winter's last bitter chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled on Shimo-Koshiki Island, Kagoshima, Japan by Yoshinaga Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Koganesengan imo (sweet potato) and kome koji (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: Kagoshima #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750ml (25 oz)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yoshinaga Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40553095233615,"sku":"05-300-0066","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/goro_imo_shochu.jpg?v=1676510457"},{"product_id":"daiyame-imo-shochu-btl-900ml","title":"Daiyame Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince its conception a few years ago, Daiyame is a shining example of the trend of lighter, brighter, and fruitier imo shochus which have been gaining popularity in bars and izakaya in Japan. Using a secret aging method for their potatoes (which they dub \u003cem\u003ekoujuku\u003c\/em\u003e) Hamada is able to capture intense, juicy, fruity aromas of lychee, muscat grape, and rosewater from their potatoes. The bright, ester aromatics produced in the fermentation are preserved with low-temperature vacuum distillation, a distilling technique used by less than 1% of sweet potato shochu producers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaiyame is finally here in the U.S. to aid in the bubbly bacchanals you didn't know you were missing! Chill some of this juicy and aromatic shochu over ice and top it up with a lot of soda, and you'll be sporting gorgeous lychee goodness in your glass in no time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Hamada Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 84% \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sweet potato) and 16%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamada Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40673103282255,"sku":"05-300-0070","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/daiyame.jpg?v=1685737229"},{"product_id":"tida-ichinojo-kokuto-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Tida Ichinojo Kokuto Shochu  (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIchinojo is made with 2.5 times the amount of sugar that is normally used for their flagship bottle. Production Manager Hiroyuki Kitei says they change the production depending on the condition of the raw materials and state of fermentation. A sip of Ichinojo is like taking a nose-dive into a bowl of dark raw kokuto sugar, with notes full of chocolate, purple fruit, custard, and roasted bananas. I love this \u003cstrong\u003ewith soda\u003c\/strong\u003e with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehiyashi\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003echuka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (ramen salad)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ea smothered porkchop with my father-in-law’s beans\u003c\/strong\u003e (ask me for the simple recipe!). Or have a nightcap \u003cstrong\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ea piece of dark\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003echocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This bottle debuted in 2001, and Kitei-san named it Ichinojo (first brew) since it was his first release. All labels are handwritten by Kitei-san.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled on Amami Island Japan by Asahi Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Estate grown \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) andThai rice\u003cem\u003e koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric age \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Enamal tanks 1-2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Asahi Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40679179845711,"sku":"05-400-0013","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tida_ichinojo.jpg?v=1690660993"},{"product_id":"tida-asahi-kokuto-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Tida Asahi Kokuto Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to welcome Asahi Shuzo back to the States! Previously under a different importer, we are thrilled to see this bottle again with the same iconic label but in a bigger 900ml format. More booze for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Ryugu Kokuto Shochu will love this bold, full-bodied kokuto shochu by Asahi. Get notes of seaweed, earthy pineapple skin, and cotton candy. Capture all the aromas of this shochu on the rocks or with soda!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsahi Shuzo celebrated their 100 year anniversary in 2016. Growing both the sugar cane and rice organically on their property on Amami Islands, they are dedicated to expressing the island's terroir in each bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled on Amami Oshima in Japan by Asahi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Asahi Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40679180632143,"sku":"05-400-0014","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tida_asahi.jpg?v=1690660507"},{"product_id":"nakamura-nakamura-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Nakamura Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 1888, Nakamura have been hand-making their famed shochu with locally grown sweet potatoes. This bottle is light and crushable with notes of Bosc pear, grassy green tobacco, and bubblegum. Enjoy on the rocks, with soda, or with hot water for a cozy night cap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Nakamura Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83%\u003cem\u003e imo \u003c\/em\u003e(sweet potato) and 17% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white \/ Distillation: atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nakamura Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40679180697679,"sku":"05-300-0071","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/nakamura_shochu.jpg?v=1690660427"},{"product_id":"ouka-song-of-praise-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Ouka 'Song of Praise' Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with handmade koji and a sweet potato called Tama Akane that is grown on Kuroki Honten’s farm, this a variety that is radiant orange in color has a high level of beta carotene. About Ouka, Kuroki-san says, “it is a valuable shochu because the potato is dicult to steam and the amount of alcohol that can be removed is small.” With strong notes of black tea, orange blossoms and vanilla (Celestial Seasoning’s Mandarin Orange Spice Tea, anyone?), this aromatic shochu brightens in any service style, even cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButtermilk fried chicken\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/recipe\/grilled-dungeness-crab\"\u003eCamino Grilled Crab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Drink:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodawari (with club soda and ice)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOyuwari (with hot water - see below)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGimlet Cocktail: 2oz Ouka, 0.5oz lime, 0.5oz simple syrup. Shake for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10-15 seconds, pour into a coupe, garnish with lime peel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 80% \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) 20% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 years in clay pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40742520258639,"sku":"05-300-0074","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/ouka_imo.jpg?v=1701540961"},{"product_id":"takujo-taimei-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Tokujo Taimei Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-004-the-tropics-september-2020?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=99cefb73f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-019-sodawari-june-2024?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=42b8a6272\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJune 2024 \"Sodawari\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne whiff of this shochu will transport you in front of the campfire, with its rich, fragrant aromas of cereal and toasted grain. Run by third generation President Junichiro Fujii, he and two other staff members make shochus by hand, all while chanting “美味しくなーれ!美味しくなーれ!” (become delicious!). Take this bottle with you to your next bbq party, along with a few liters of club soda, and everyone will be clamoring for another round. For me, I can’t wait to sip this on my annual Yuba River camping trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in Oita, Japan by \u003cspan\u003eFujii Distillery \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% two-row barley grown locally or in Saga\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in enamel tanks from 6 months to a year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fujii Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40882771918927,"sku":"05-100-0042","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tokujo.jpg?v=1716419922"},{"product_id":"chiran-tea-chu-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Chiran Tea Chu Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA sweet potato shochu base distilled using two varietals of green tea harvested right outside of the distillery. Refreshing notes of powdered sugar and cream balanced by sweet and grassy sencha notes that blossom elegantly with the addition of hot water or soda. An excellent year round drinker!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Chiran Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Kogane Sengan Sweet potatoes, Asatsuyu Green tea, Yabukita Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Single pot still, Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Enamel Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chiran Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41449307603023,"sku":"05-900-0012","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/chiran_tea_shochu.jpg?v=1713554025"},{"product_id":"kuro-kirishima-carton-1-8l","title":"Kuro Kirishima Carton (1.8L)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur go-to weeknight shochu, with its low ABV that still packs a punch! Take the handy tetrapak box with you to a BBQ or camping. Also great for making umeshu or other infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki by Kirishima Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 20% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61 fl oz (1800 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kirishima Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42042276872271,"sku":"05-300-0084","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/large_3cae769e-5aad-41cc-8aab-45_1.jpg?v=1754923947"},{"product_id":"shigemasu-kasutori-rice-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Shigemasu Kasutori Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screenshot_2024-10-08_at_6.51.13_AM_100x100.png?v=1728395481\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/blogs\/main\/shg-sept\"\u003eSeptember 2024\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1717, Takahashi has been a sake brewery in Kyushu in an area well known for rice farming. This is the only shochu that they make using sake kasu from their daiginjo and ginjo sakes, and it is no wonder they use yellow koji as that’s what sake is made with (usually shochu is made with black or white koji). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey prize their handmade koji-process as they used to be a koji shop, selling koji to other breweries around town. \u003c\/span\u003eYuko Nonaka of Honkaku Spirits (the importer of this bottle) told me, \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the koji-making process they use the Futa Koji Method—a traditional technique. A kojibuta is a box-like tool used for dividing the warmed rice koji into smaller portions, a step known as \"mori.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marshmallows, daiginjo sake, saltwater taffy, kiwi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Chee-tara” fish + cheese snack, Macanese-style Portugese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicken in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saveur.com\/story\/recipes\/macanese-style-portuguese-chicken\/\"\u003eSaveur Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the rocks or with soda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Yame, Japan by Takashi Shoten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% daiginjo sake lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Vacuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 30.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 1 year enamel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takashi Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057304211535,"sku":"05-200-0025","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/092024_shg_shigematsu.jpg?v=1727986248"},{"product_id":"akae-honkaku-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Akae Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from locally sourced ingredients in Miyazaki prefecture, including purple sweet potatoes called Murasaki Masari, rarely used in shochu production. This shochu is unfiltered for maximum enjoyment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGet notes of tropical fruit, red vines, powdered sugar, pineapple cream (think Dole Whip), and mango taffy with an earthy sweet potato skin on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Ochiai Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Murasaki Masari Sweet Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 2 years enamel tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ochiai Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42126656602191,"sku":"05-300-0085","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/akae.jpg?v=1726171327"},{"product_id":"musha-gaeshi-tipsy-samurai-honkaku-rice-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Musha Gaeshi \"Tipsy Samurai\" Rice Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo a degree possibly only achievable as the smallest distillery in Kumamoto (and maybe even in Kyushu entirely), Jufuku Distillery is committed to the kind of meticulous detail and delicately handed craftsmanship evocative of a forgotten Japan. In lieu of large rice processing machines, every step of the shochu making process is done 100% by hand at Jufuku. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExtremely limited at only 300 bottles, enjoy the slightly toasted notes of vanilla, white flowers, and melon with your own cohort of \"tipsy samurai\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kumamoto, Japan by Jufuku Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamel-lined tank aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jufuku Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42126658502735,"sku":"05-200-0027","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/musha_gaeshi.jpg?v=1726171342"},{"product_id":"kirishima-no-8-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720-ml","title":"Kirishima No. 8 Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 900 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 2023, Kirishima 8 is named after the sweet potato that this distillery developed. Hisato Taura of Kirishima Shuzo tells us, “Compared \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto shochu made with ordinary sweet potatoes, Kirishima No.8 contains 14 times more sweet potato-derived aromatics that produce the signature fruity and floral fragrance.” Wow! This shochu is further unique in that it uses both black and white koji, and goes through both atmospheric and vacuum distillation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pears, jasmine, Sweet Tarts, blood orange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ceviche, lobster roll, paella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soda, rocks, Mojitos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kirishima Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Kirishima 8 sweet potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: Black and white \/Yeast: Elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric and Vacuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 6 months stainlesss steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 oz (900 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kirishima Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42443216683087,"sku":"05-300-0090","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screenshot2025-07-01at14.10.19.png?v=1751404271"},{"product_id":"zanpa-white-awamori-btl-720ml","title":"Zanpa White Awamori (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fruity awamori with the cutest aquatic-themed label! Enjoy notes of citrus peel with hints of baking spice. We love this lower ABV awamori for Margaritas or mixed with club soda. Karii!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocated in Yomitan Village in the center of Okinawa Prefecture, Higa Shuzo’s headquarters and factory enjoy the fresh sea breeze and land that is rich in nature. In their commitment to quality, Higa Shuzo has obtained an FSSC 22000 certification, and they are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives such as the installation of a solar power system and recycling of manufacturing wastewater. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Higa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42471906902095,"sku":"05-500-0017","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/zanpa.jpg?v=1742332914"},{"product_id":"zanpa-premium-awamori-35-btl720ml","title":"Zanpa Premium 35 Awamori (BTL720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e An aged Awamori from one of our new favorite distilleries! Made using 100% black koji we get notes of dried mangoes, kiwi, vanilla, and lemon frosting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Empress chicken, Rafute (Okinawan braised pork belly), Vietnamese egg rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Rocks, soda, cocktail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Okinawan Coffee, 3:1 Awamori to coffee, kokuto sugar to taste, add a dollop of cream on top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Higa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 5yrs stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 fl oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42473015377999,"sku":"05-500-0018","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/zampa_awamori_35.jpg?v=1764806239"},{"product_id":"nakamura-gyokuro-shiro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Nakamura Gyokuro Shiro Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a tasting with Shinya-san of all of his shochus, Kayoko loved this best. Made with locally grown, pesticide-free Hinohikari rice for the koji rice, Shinya-san says it gives the shochu a rich, mellow flavor with a wide range of depth. Another point of interest of this bottle is that it is aged using the Shitsugi method (similar to Solera), blending old barrels with new ones to create a consistent, complex flavor profile. Shitsugi is traditionally used for awamori, and this is the first time I’m hearing of it being used for an imo shochu. Enjoy the crisp acidity that is a hallmark of white koji, enhanced when warmed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarthy minerals, powdered sugar, taffy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuffed “roll cabbage”, Oysters Rockefeller, a holiday meal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the rocks, oyuwari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince 1888, Nakamura have been hand-making their famed shochu with locally grown sweet potatoes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Nakamura Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Kogane Sengan Sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Enamel Tanks for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nakamura Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43104532660303,"sku":"05-300-0094","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Gyokuro_Shiro_Imo.jpg?v=1764806321"},{"product_id":"ranbiki-3-year-aged-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Ranbiki 3 Year Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNew to the American market, Ranbiki Barrel Aged 3 Year Barley shochu hails from Ebisu Distillery in Fukuoka – they say white koji is central to their identity and they only produce shochus that have been aged for over three years. Fifth generation toji and blender Kentaro Tanaka of Ebisu says, “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are a distillery specialized exclusively in aged shochu, shipping only shochu that has been aged for three years or more. Shochu can be delicious even without aging, depending on how it is made, but we believe that aging further amplifies its appeal, and we are committed to crafting aged shochu based on that belief.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Ranbiki is the Japanese pronunciation of the Portugese word for alembic, a type of pot still that is usually made of copper. Golden in hue, the shochu is delightfully elegant and balanced. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFind our interview with Mr. Tanaka on our blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Banana bread, sweet red bean, ripe pear \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyoza, Chinese chicken salad, Shepard’s Pie \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rocks, soda, oyuwari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukoka, Japan by Ebisu Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKyushu Nijo barley + locally sourced Japonica rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White L-Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric + vacuum (blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 3 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ebisu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43934345232463,"sku":"05-100-0049","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/ranbiki.jpg?v=1772885332"},{"product_id":"ranbiki-5-year-aged-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Ranbiki 5 Year Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNew to the American market, Ranbiki 5 year barrel aged barley shochu hails from Ebisu Distillery in Fukuoka. Fifth generation toji and blender Kentaro Tanaka of Ebisu says, “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are a distillery specialized exclusively in aged shochu, shipping only shochu that has been aged for three years or more. Shochu can be delicious even without aging, depending on how it is made, but we believe that aging further amplifies its appeal, and we are committed to crafting aged shochu based on that belief.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Ranbiki is the Japanese pronunciation of the Portugese word for alembic, a type of pot still that is usually made of copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden in hue with notes of butterscotch and cocoa with a hint of smoke. Enjoy oyuwari or on-the-rocks. Find our interview with Mr. Tanaka on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ebisu-shuzo-fukuoka\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukoka, Japan by Ebisu Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKyushu Nijo barley + locally sourced Japonica rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White L-Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric + vacuum (blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ebisu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43942936215631,"sku":"05-100-0050","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/ranbiki_5.jpg?v=1772922387"},{"product_id":"kakushigura-barley-shochu-btl-720ml-copy","title":"Kakushigura Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged for over one year in oak barrels this rich barley shochu is full of notes of vanilla, banana f\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elambé\u003c\/span\u003e, lime peel, and bubblegum. Try in a highball, rocks, or oyuwari.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Hamada Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 24%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: over 1 year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kakushigura Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44402867306575,"sku":"05-100-0051","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/kakushigura_shochu.jpg?v=1771698879"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/collections\/shochu-live.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}