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Shochu Overview: By touching on the stories and the dedication of the makers behind each shochu brand, each glass becomes deeper and more flavorful. Please find a bottle that interests you and enjoy its individuality thoroughly. Hamada Brewery, Ichiki-Kushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Using 'Kojuku Imo' born from a unique aging method, it achieves a floral aroma reminiscent of lychee. The 'Daiyame Highball' enjoyed with soda is the new standard.

Kuroki Main Store in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture. This sweet potato shochu is crafted by the same brewery as 'Nakanaka'. It pursues the strong and robust flavor and deep richness inherent to sweet potatoes through traditional black koji and clay pot brewing methods.

Kagoshima Prefecture, Izumi City, Kamishuzo. An amber-colored sweet potato shochu aged for 3 years in bourbon barrels. This unique bottle features a sweet aroma reminiscent of vanilla, perfectly blending with the distinctive flavor of sweet potato shochu.

Sanmiyake Brewery in Yakushima Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture. Brewed with the famous water from Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Due to its limited production and difficulty in obtaining it, its popularity has increased, making it one of the premium shochus.

Kirishima Brewery in Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyakonojō City. Made using the rare purple sweet potato known as 'Murasakimasari'. This limited edition is shipped only twice a year and is characterized by its elegant aroma and sweetness derived from polyphenols.

Chiran Brewing in Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture. A sweet potato shochu made from the golden Senkan sweet potato, blended with deep-steamed tea from Chiran, one of Japan's leading tea-producing regions. The refreshing aroma of green tea and the sweetness of the sweet potato match perfectly.

Kirishima Brewery in Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyakonojō City. Characterized by a rich sweetness derived from black koji and a crisp finish. Proudly the best-selling shochu in Japan, it is truly a 'national sweet potato shochu' loved by many.

Hamata Sake Brewery in Ichiki-Kushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The name is derived from a famous horse that appears in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. By blending aged and young sake and slowly filtering it, it achieves a crisp and sharp flavor.

Sato Brewery, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Nikaido Sake Brewery in Hiji Town, Hayami District, Oita Prefecture. It is created through vacuum distillation, resulting in a clear and mild flavor without any off-tastes. The subtle sweetness of the barley and the refreshing aftertaste are well-received by a wide range of drinkers, from beginners to those accustomed to shochu.

Nishishuzo in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. A genuine barley shochu crafted by the prestigious Nishishuzo, known for its sweet potato shochu. It features a roasted aroma reminiscent of barley chocolate and a deep richness unique to atmospheric distillation. Designed to complement meals, it has become a popular new standard for food pairing.

Yottsuya Sake Brewery in Usa City, Oita Prefecture. It features a roasted aroma reminiscent of barley chocolate. This unique flavor is created by 100% 'Naked Barley' that overturns the existing image of barley shochu, combined with traditional atmospheric distillation.

Kuroki Main Store in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture. Famous as the original liquor for the premium shochu 'Hundred Years of Solitude.' It has a refined aroma and a light mouthfeel, making it easy to drink, and it boasts immense popularity as a food pairing sake.

Gunkai Sake Brewery in Ikik City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Made using traditional methods from Ikik, the birthplace of barley shochu. It features a beautiful amber color created by aging in oak barrels, along with a rich and mellow aroma.

Tenbuki Sake Brewery in Miyaki Town, Saga Prefecture. A fragrant aroma and soft sweetness. Known for using 'flower yeast' extracted from flowers. Characterized by its floral fragrance.

Imazato Sake Brewery, Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture. Light and crisp with a refreshing acidity. The brand name is derived from an old term representing all of Japan, 'Rokujuyoshu.' A local sake from Nagasaki that complements meals.

Located in Daitaiwashimachi, Mitsui District, Fukuoka Prefecture, this sake has a dryness level of +14, offering a sharp taste while still allowing the rich flavor of the turtle to be appreciated. It has a refreshing aftertaste and pairs well with food, making it an excellent choice for drinking during meals.

From Nakano Sake Brewery in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, this sake has a gentle sweetness and a rich rice flavor, making it easy to drink with a refined taste. It has a clean finish and is recommended even for those who are not fond of sake.

Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Gentle rice flavor and a clean aftertaste. The name comes from polishing Itoshima-grown Yamada Nishiki rice to 65%. A bottle that emphasizes local rice and water.

Yamaguchi Sake Brewery, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Fruity and juicy, with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. The name comes from the fact that nightingales used to come to bathe in the water that springs in the garden of the brewery.