Sho-chu ando

The May tasting set features a comparison of three popular types of Kumamoto shochu from Takahashi Brewery: - Shiratake Zenkoji, made using a luxurious technique that employs rice koji as the main ingredient, resulting in a deeper and richer Shiratake. - Shiratake KAORU, characterized by fruity ginjo aroma and the sweetness and richness unique to rice shochu. A cup that emphasizes the balance of aroma and flavor! - Shiratake Shiro, with a refined aroma and a light mouthfeel. A clear and refreshing taste, this is a dry type. Counter limited price 1,600 yen.

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This is the only place in the city where you can drink it. A 23-year-old sherry cask aged since 2002. The rich aroma and flavor reminiscent of brandy is truly 'extreme.'

A locally loved sweet potato shochu (Shiro Wakashio) aged for 7 years in sherry casks. You can feel the fruity sweetness from the barrel aging and the inherent sweetness of the sweet potato shochu.

A blend of sweet potato shochu aged in oak barrels and barley shochu aged in sherry barrels, with a sweetness reminiscent of vanilla and hints of nuts from barrel aging.

A bottle that makes your heart dance, with rich aromas reminiscent of ripe bananas and cherry brandy, and a bittersweet aftertaste like chocolate cake.

A drink made using organic ginger, flavored with wine yeast sweet potato shochu. The fruity notes of the shochu and the spicy, floral aroma of the ginger create a pleasant experience.

Using sweet potatoes 'Kojukimo' that have been aged with a unique method to fully bring out their aroma, reminiscent of the sweet scent of fresh lychee.

A mellow taste and rich flavor characterized by a full-bodied aroma, aged in oak barrels using sake made from rice as the main ingredient.

Using sake yeast and low-temperature fermentation, this is a completely new sweet potato shochu with a refreshing aroma reminiscent of green apples.

Steeped generously in domestically produced jasmine tea. It has a light fragrance like the night breeze, and the taste is unsweetened, making it a perfect match for meals.

Aromatic Earl Grey tea spirits. A custom product made with tea leaves exclusive to EMO T and domestic bergamot peel.

The sweet and rich aroma of banana can be felt from the moment the bottle is opened. When poured into a glass and in contact with ice, the scent of melon also emerges.

It has a fragrance reminiscent of tea, combined with fresh pears and oranges, like a medley of fruits.

A refreshing scent reminiscent of mint, with a sweetness like banana ice cream.

Achieved three consecutive wins in the 'Sake Shop Selected Shochu Awards' in the sweet potato shochu category! The production method is a company secret. Highly aromatic and surprisingly fruity!

A tropical and vibrant aroma reminiscent of tropical fruits wafts through, and on the palate, you can feel a bitter aftertaste in this flavored shochu.

A new sensation of flavor with a sweet and refreshing aroma of hops, a botanical-style barley shochu with a refreshing citrus scent like pink grapefruit.

A botanical-style barley shochu that realizes a new sensation of flavor with the citrus aroma of bergamot and a spiciness reminiscent of Sichuan pepper.

This is a genuine sweet potato shochu characterized by a fresh fruitiness reminiscent of muscat and mandarin. It achieves a 'fruity elegance' flavor.

A well-known premium shochu that is hard to obtain. It is smooth and has a rich texture, making it an exquisite product with excellent flavor balance.

A premium shochu brand from 3M. It has a vibrant aroma and leaves a rich aftertaste. Truly the essence of a prestigious lineage.

One of the 'phantom sweet potato shochu'. It has a subtle sweetness and smoothness, combined with a unique dryness and crispness, resulting in a truly deep flavor.

Super premium shochu that has been long-term stored in its original state. Very gentle on the palate. A limited edition that has increased its smoothness through aging.

A brand known as 'next-generation premium shochu.' While it has a robust and rich flavor, it achieves a delicate and smooth texture through aging.

The latest installment of the extremely popular series that enlivens the shochu industry! This year's new release from the Glow series continues to attract not only shochu enthusiasts but also an increasing number of fans each year.

This shochu, made using traditional wooden barrel distillation and purple sweet potatoes, has a rich aroma reminiscent of red wine, with subtle toasty notes of Earl Grey and nuts.

Shochu made from 100% sweet potatoes. When you take a sip, the fluffy aroma of sweet potatoes spreads throughout, and it has a refreshing and sharp finish. A masterpiece for connoisseurs.

A traditional item that is both rich and light. When warmed, it has a sweet and fragrant aroma, and when chilled, you can enjoy a refined scent, flavor, and aftertaste like silk.

This sake, carefully handcrafted, lacks the sharp taste typical of sweet potato shochu, leaving a fragrance reminiscent of steamed sweet potatoes and a hint of sweetness.

A shochu inspired by the fragrance of fruits ripening in the autumn countryside. A masterpiece finished with a sweet and sour aroma reminiscent of lilac, combined with a mellow sweetness like lychee.

A rare sweet potato shochu that is sold in very limited quantities when Manazuru visits the Izumi area once a year. Unlike the regular 'Manzen' which is made with black koji, this 'Manazuru' is made with white koji. It is brewed using 'kame tsubo' and carefully distilled over time with traditional 'wooden distillers'. Compared to 'Manzen', it has a softer and smoother mouthfeel.

A bottle that combines a fruity aroma with the toasty richness and smoothness unique to new sake, embodying youthfulness and depth. The combination with wine yeast allows for a soft, rising aroma and a lingering depth to be enjoyed.

This new sake has a characteristic sharpness typical of new sake, but this year it stands out for its fruitiness, making it easy to drink! It's a bottle that's easy to try for those who have just started enjoying shochu.

This autumn, made with freshly harvested sweet potatoes and domestic rice, carefully crafted in a ceramic pot, this is a rough first distillation of the season. A rare bottle that is not usually available for sale.

The first limited sake since establishment, extracted from only 0.1% of the fragrant part called Hanatare. This ultra-rare sake can only be obtained at the sake brewery during the annual new sake festival.

This is a sweet potato shochu bottled immediately after distillation without aging or filtration, made from Tsurumi's original sake. It aims to be the most fragrant and sweet potato-flavored product in Japan, showcasing a unique character!

Limited edition sake from the sake shop 'Kobayashi' recognized by Kokubu Sake Brewery. The raw spirit's roughness and richness are preserved, and hot water dilution is highly recommended.