{"title":"Shochu + Awamori","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kannoko-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kannoko Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shochu is barrel-aged for three years, giving it an amber hue and whisky-like flavor. If you are a whisky lover venturing into shochu, this is the one for you. Try it neat or on the rocks.\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 Kagoshima, Japan by Satsuma Shuzo\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 24% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Satsuma Shuzo Co, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2164700119050,"sku":"05-100-0009","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kannoko_front.jpg?v=1518829888"},{"product_id":"shiranami-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Shiranami Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great, everyday \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e shochu. High quality for the price, and excellent with a variety of foods. We enjoyed this \u003cem\u003emizuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with ice water) with a bacon-cheeseburger and french fries. Satsuma Shuzo is a legend in Kagoshima shochu distilling, and Shiranami is a staple brand. Reach for this if you're just getting into the sweet potato category or if you just need a workhorse shochu that's refreshing after a long work-day.  \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 Kagoshima Japan by Satsuma Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from imo (sweet potato) and kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.4 fl oz (900ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Satsuma Shuzo Co, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2182961758218,"sku":"05-300-0025","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shiranami900.jpg?v=1761686294"},{"product_id":"tomino-hozan-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Tomi no Houzan Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile having an earthy nose typical of an \u003cem\u003eimo \u003c\/em\u003e(sweet potato) shochu, this also has a delicate side thanks to the floral fragrance of the yellow koji used during fermentation. Enhance the buttery texture of this shochu by mixing it \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003estyle with hot water.\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 Kagoshima, Japan by Nishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 17% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Yellow (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nishi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2182975619082,"sku":"05-300-0030","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tomino_hozan_front.jpg?v=1518830249"},{"product_id":"jougo-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Jougo Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJougo uses 100% \u003cem\u003eAmami Oshima\u003c\/em\u003e black sugar. This is one our favorite shochus! It is aged for over two years and is like summer in a glass. It's hard not to notice the vanilla, mango, and papaya flavors. Enjoy it on the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlog Recipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/sakura-daikiri-daquiri\"\u003eSakura Daikiri (A Hemingway Daiquiri Riff)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/matcha-catechin-shake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Catechin Shake\u003c\/a\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 Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Amami-Oshima Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 60% \u003cem\u003eKokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (sugar cane) and 40% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ 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":"Amami-Oshima Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2182984237066,"sku":"05-400-0002","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/jougo_front.jpg?v=1518829848"},{"product_id":"towari-buckwheat-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Towari Buckwheat Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% \u003cem\u003esoba\u003c\/em\u003e means that in addition to using soba as the only starch source, the \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e is also grown on soba. This shochu is super nutty, with hints of sesame seed and cashews, with a distinct capsicum-like snappy sweetness. Try on the rocks or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003estyle mixed with hot water\u003cspan\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 by Takara Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003eSoba\u003c\/em\u003e (buckwheat) and \u003cem\u003esoba koji\u003c\/em\u003e (buckwheat koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (buckwheat) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2182992494602,"sku":"05-900-0009","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/towari_front.jpg?v=1518830353"},{"product_id":"st-george-california-rice-shochu-btl-25-oz","title":"St. George California Rice 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\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs seen on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/st-george-california-rice-shochu\"\u003eShochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the few shochus produced in the United States happens to be made right down the street in Alameda, California! Using local \u003cem\u003esake kasu\u003c\/em\u003e (lees) from Takara Shuzo in Berkeley, neutral spirit, and then single-distilled in a pot still, this \u003cem\u003ekonwa\u003c\/em\u003e shochu was created for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramenshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRamen Shop\u003c\/a\u003e and bottled at 40% ABV. It's a great shochu for cocktails or highballs. Enjoy an aroma full of cashews and candy cap, while enjoying the pronounced acidity on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaster Distiller Lance Winters did the art direction for the label; the illustration is by artist Lauren Asta. The design is a mash-up of the California state flag and the national flag of Japan. The kanji below the bear translates as “Ramen Shop Shochu,” and the bear is saying “angry bear sound.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Alameda, California by St. George Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eKonwa\u003c\/em\u003e shochu distilled from \u003cem\u003esake kasu\u003c\/em\u003e (lees) and neutral spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: yellow (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":"St. George Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183019331594,"sku":"05-200-0008","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/st_george_shochu_front.jpg?v=1518830104"},{"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.life\/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":false}],"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":"lento-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Lento Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImagine lying on the tropical beaches of Amami Island, sipping on a glass of this \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) shochu on the rocks. One sip is as smooth as the palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze; and crisp as the turquoise waters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged by the \u003cem\u003eonkyo jukusei\u003c\/em\u003e (acoustic aging) method for three months, in a cellar with classical music playing in the background. The result is a round aroma, smooth flavor with a slight sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Amami Oshima Kai Un Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 68% \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) and 32% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: 3 months acoustic aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amami Oshima Kai Un Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12255024480335,"sku":"05-400-0003","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/rento_front.jpg?v=1527202527"},{"product_id":"yuzu-umeshu-btl-750ml","title":"Kishu No Yuzu Umeshu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDistilled in Wakayama, famous for its \u003cem\u003eume \u003c\/em\u003e(Japanese plum), this Yuzu Umeshu (plum liqueur) is sweet and sour with a kick – thanks to the pleasant marriage of ume, yuzu, and shochu. We recommend trying this umeshu on the rocks or with soda. A refreshing drink - great for a summer BBQ or happy hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind our recipe for the refreshing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/umeshu-highball\"\u003eUmeshu Highball\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Wakayama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nakano BC Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12381961683023,"sku":"07-300-0002","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2025kishu_yuzu.jpg?v=1744327361"},{"product_id":"beniotome-sesame-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Beniotome Sesame Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pioneer of sesame shochu! Surprisingly neutral and clean at first (thanks to its make up of 60% wheat, 30% rice, and 10% sesame), but gives way to a rich sweetness of full-on toasted sesame. A smooth, mellow mouthfeel slides into a peanut butter finish. There's nothing like it!\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 Fukuoka, Japan by Beniotome Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley), \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji), and \u003cem\u003egoma\u003c\/em\u003e (sesame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ 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":"Beniotome Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12385698644047,"sku":"05-900-0002","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/beniotome.jpg?v=1532476912"},{"product_id":"tan-taka-tan-red-shiso-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Tan Taka Tan Red Shiso Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistilled with red \u003cem\u003eshiso\u003c\/em\u003e leaves (grown in the town of Shiranuka) and pure waters from Taisetsu Mountain. Tan Taka Tan has a clear, refreshing taste, with delicate shiso aromas. Enjoy on the rocks or with soda! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this shochu to make our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/poolside-cocktails\"\u003eShiso Shochu Mojito\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\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 Hokkaido, Japan by Godo Shusei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from cane and Perilla (red \u003cem\u003eshiso\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 20% \/ Koji: N\/A \/ Distillation: Korui (multiple-distilled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Godo Shusei Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12403971686479,"sku":"05-900-0007","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tantaka_720ml.jpg?v=1650994717"},{"product_id":"tenshi-no-yuwaku-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Tenshi No Yuwaku Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly prized shochu aged in sherry barrels, and made with sweet potatoes and white koji. This shochu has a thick and creamy texture and shares brandy and sherry characteristics, while retaining all the richness of sweet potato genshu. Get notes of raisins, dried apricots, and a hint of cocoa. The name \u003cem\u003eTenshi no Yuwaku\u003c\/em\u003e (Angel's Temptation) is a reference to the \"Angel's Share.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the \"Angel's Share\", you ask? Merriam-Webster defines the phrase as: \"T\u003c\/span\u003ehe amount of an alcoholic spirit that is lost to evaporation when the liquid is being aged in porous barrels.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Nishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% \u003cem\u003ekoganesengan imo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 17% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak and Sherry casks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 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":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17034265886799,"sku":"05-300-0029","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tenshi_yuwaku_front.jpg?v=1548207881"},{"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":false}],"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":"kintaro-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kintaro Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs seen on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/kintaro-barley-shochu\"\u003eShochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with roasted barley, this shochu is very aromatic, with an initially sweet, nutty, \u003cem\u003ekurogoma\u003c\/em\u003e (black sesame) flavor that rises and fades into a dry, grassy bite. Note the pronounced tail of buttercream and chocolate. Try on-the-rocks or \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with water) style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukuoka, Japan by Nishiyoshida Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley), roasted barley and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29770928390223,"sku":"05-100-0011","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kintaro_shochu.jpg?v=1585700817"},{"product_id":"mugon-rice-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mugon Rice Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for over 10 years in prized barrels made of \u003cem\u003eKokuji\u003c\/em\u003e (Evergreen Oak), this unique \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice) shochu offers notes of cashews with hints of vanilla. With a silky body and distinct aromas, enjoy on the rocks or \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (mixed with hot water) style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1903, Sengetsu Shuzo specializes in kome shochu, and named for the famed Hitoyoshi Castle in Kumamoto prefecture.\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 Kumamoto, Japan by Sengetsu Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 100% kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Evergreen oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: Over 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":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30085694914639,"sku":"05-200-0006","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mugon.jpg?v=1576006004"},{"product_id":"kiccho-hozan-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kiccho Houzan Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eComing to us from Kagoshima imo giant Nishi Shuzo, this shochu sports an earthy aroma and silky medium body owing to traditional clay-pot aging and fermentation with black koji. Try this on-the-rocks with gyoza, or \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e style for extra comfort on a cold night. Ask for the special \u003cem\u003emaewari\u003c\/em\u003e preparation of this luxurious shochu at the Umami Mart Bar for a decadent treat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shochu benefits greatly from a small amount of dilution to round out the aromas, so try a 3:2 (shochu to water) ratio in all preparations. \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 Nishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% sweet potatoes and 17% rice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4 fl oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nishi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31512402952271,"sku":"05-300-0014","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kiccho_hozan.jpg?v=1584737597"},{"product_id":"nikaido-kitchomu-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Nikaido Kitchomu Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% barley, this shochu has been made the same way since 1886! This shochu is from Oita, known as the Barley Shochu Kingdom. Enjoy this refreshing and crisp shochu that comes in a traditional hand-painted tsubo flask, which mellows the shochu with age. Get notes of toasted coconut and banana, perfect to enjoy on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan by Nikaido Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% locally grown barley\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\"\u003e25.3 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikaido Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31514226688079,"sku":"05-100-0015","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Nikaido_Kitchom_Bottle_WhiteBG.jpg?v=1716523688"},{"product_id":"beninanko-umeshu-btl-720ml","title":"Beninanko Umeshu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cem\u003ebeninanko \u003c\/em\u003eume (a rare plum that can only be grown in sunlight), this umeshu is velvety and syrupy in texture with deep notes of apricot, caramel, and \u003cem\u003ewrinkly, wrinkly \u003c\/em\u003eume plums! This spirit consistently gets high marks from everyone who tries it at the UM bar, staff and customers alike. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from grain and beninanko ume \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% ALC\/VOL \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Wakayama, Japan by Nakano BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31514414678095,"sku":"07-300-0001","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/beninanko2025.jpg?v=1749232752"},{"product_id":"hakuten-hozan-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Hakuten Houzan Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom Kagoshima's famous \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) shochu distillery Nishi Shuzo, meet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/tomino-hozan-imo-shochu-btl-25-oz\"\u003eTomi No Hozan\u003c\/a\u003e's shy nephew, Hakuten. Sporting a buttery mouthfeel and flirty floral nose, this shochu is a delight floated on some soda and ice with a plate of \u003cem\u003etsukemono \u003c\/em\u003e(pickles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlog Recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/matcha-catechin-shake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Catechin Shake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% imo (sweet potato) and 17% kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji Type: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nishi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31687560495183,"sku":"05-300-0008","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hakuten_houzan.jpg?v=1580409658"},{"product_id":"iichiko-saiten-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Iichiko Saiten Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis genshu (undiluted) barley shochu was developed by Iichiko to showcase their shochu’s versatility and to promote creative shochu cocktails. Try this with tonic to enhance its warm toastiness and brown sugar notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% mugi (barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji Type: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31702643736655,"sku":"05-100-0007","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/seiten.jpg?v=1584557097"},{"product_id":"zuisen-hakuryu-kusu-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Zuisen Hakuryu Kusu Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-002-rice-in-shochu-march-2020\"\u003eMarch 2020\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAwamoris must be made in Okinawa, with rice and black koji, and tend to be very grassy, herbal, and funky. Quite honestly, it’s been challenging to find good awamoris in the States. Often, I’ll try an awamori here and they are overpoweringly alcoholic, unbalanced, and sorry to say, unpleasant. This may be the nature of Indica rice, along with the pungent black koji, and why there is such a rich history of agin awamoris in Okinawa – to mellow out flavors over time. So it was no surprise that Hakuryu, made with a blend of aged awamoris (the oldest being 8 years old!) is as smooth and easy as it comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNutty, carmely, with a sweet potato-like earthiness, I love this awamori with its long, dry finish, best served on the rocks\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(with ice water). Pair with rich protein dishes\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003elike my favorites from Albany’s Lao Thai Kitchen: raw beef larb, Nam Kao salad, Lao sausage, and red duck curry. The spicier, the better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Zuisen Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% long grain koji rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25.9% \/ Koji: Black (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":"Zuisen Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31765144895567,"sku":"05-500-0004","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/zuisen.jpg?v=1594763366"},{"product_id":"kayokos-shochu-four-pack-btl-25-oz","title":"Kayoko's Shochu Four Pack (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGet the best of our shochu selection in this pack curated by Kayoko, Umami Mart's Shochu Director. Whether you are just dipping your toes into the world of shochu, or you love an array of shochu types on your bar cart, this value pack features some of our most popular bottles that we pour at our bar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShochu is Japan's distilled beverage, originating from Kyushu. It is lower in alcohol than other spirits, pairs wonderfully with food, and extremely versatile – enjoy on the rocks, or the Kyushu way – \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with warm water). Kanpai!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSave $13 with this bundle of four of our favorite shochus!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKayoko's Shochu Four-Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 -  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/jougo-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0d35a7d0c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJougo Kokuto Shochu \u003c\/a\u003e(720ml, Amami Island , 24% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/tomino-hozan-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4964fc575\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e Tomino Hozan Sweet Potato Shochu \u003c\/a\u003e(720ml, Kagoshima, 25% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/sengetsu-rice-shochu-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=281cc680a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSengetsu Rice Shochu\u003c\/a\u003e  (720ml, Kumamotoa , 24% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 -\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/naka-naka-barley-shochu-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3f3187b0d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e  Naka Naka Barley Shochu \u003c\/a\u003e(720ml, Miyazaki, 24% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32053733294159,"sku":"05-600-0002","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/shochu_pack_ig.jpg?v=1587551968"},{"product_id":"takara-korui-shochu-btl-1-75l","title":"Takara Korui Shochu (BTL 1.75L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmami Mart is your one stop shop for making \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eumeshu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-biwashu-loquat-liqueur\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ebiwashu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or just about any other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshu\u003c\/em\u003e! Use this 1.75 liter bottle of \u003cem\u003ekoorui\u003c\/em\u003e shochu to infuse your favorite fruit along with rock sugar or honey to make all types of liqueurs and infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make umeshu by watching our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Or read the recipe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7peT4BnyvYM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from sugar cane, molasses, barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 oz (1.75L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoji Type: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Chiba, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takara Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32216063967311,"sku":"05-900-0006","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/takara_korui_shochu.jpg?v=1590080663"},{"product_id":"kougin-no-sasayaki-ginjo-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kougin No Sasayaki Ginjo 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDecember 2020 \"Stay Home With Shochu\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing local Nishiboshi barley from Naokawa Village that is polished down to 50%, Kougin no Sasayaki is a unique shochu with a nutty, spicy bouquet. Made in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eginzukuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method, meaning slow fermentation at a low temperature for a longer period. Get notes of cocoa nibs and vanilla, as well as earthy, savory undertones with a long finish. This is delicious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-style (with hot water) alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/simple-donabe\"\u003echicken tsukune nabe with Yoko’s Garlicky Gomadare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere's our recipe for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\"\u003eMartini cocktail variation\u003c\/a\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 Oita, Japan by Bungyo Meijyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) milled to 50%, and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 28% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \/ Yeast: Ginjo Yeast #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bungo Meijyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32625006575695,"sku":"05-100-0012","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kougin_no_sasayaki.jpg?v=1605231693"},{"product_id":"namahage-devil-s-mask-kasutori-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Namahage “Devil’s Mask” Kasutori Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-008-kasutori-shochu\"\u003eSeptember 2021 \"Kasutori Shochu\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis shochu was created in 1983; the \u003cem\u003etoji\u003c\/em\u003e (master brewer) at the time wanted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emake something using the \u003cem\u003esake kasu\u003c\/em\u003e (lees). After sake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eis pressed, breweries are left with kasu – sediment in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecake-like blocks that have about 8% of alcohol left in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethem. They are able to distill this to make kasutori \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eshochu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAged in enamel tanks, this shochu is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecombination of kasu made of different sakes at Akita \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeishu. Mr. Sasaki describes the flavors of Namahage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eas “wild and dry” which pairs well with summery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edishes like \u003cstrong\u003ebuffalo mozzarella caprese with heirloom \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etomatoes and avocado\u003c\/strong\u003e, seafood like \u003cstrong\u003enizakana\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eeven richer meals like \u003cstrong\u003emabo tofu\u003c\/strong\u003e. I get Asian pear and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecoconut on the nose and licorice on the palate. Enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecold with soda\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Akita, Japan by Akita Seishu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003esake kasu\u003c\/em\u003e (rice lees)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji Type: Undisclosed (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: Enamel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Akita Seishu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32793670910031,"sku":"05-200-0007","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/namahage.jpg?v=1631229241"},{"product_id":"kozuru-kuro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kozuru Kuro Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"This is our house shochu for highballs and chuhai, and the best bang for your buck. A classic imo shochu, black koji and atmospheric distillation bolster this to be bold and wild, but very well-rounded. Great on the rocks or cut with hot water (oyuwari).\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Komasa Jyozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 84% \u003cem\u003ekoganesengan imo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 16% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Komasa Jyozo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32866296266831,"sku":"05-300-0016","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kozuru.jpg?v=1629427290"},{"product_id":"jakuunbaku-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Jakuunbaku Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\"\u003eMarch 2022 \"Female Frontrunners\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name Jakuunbaku is a word play on a tantra by Aizen Myo, a Buddhist wisdom king. Aizen Myo is known for passion and connection between people, thus, Nishiyoshida hopes to connect to people with this shochu. Ark refers to Dainichi Nyorai, the sun Buddha. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing underground water from the local Hamuname River, nijo barley from Australia, and black koji, Ark Jakuunbaku is made in the muroka (unfiltered) style. Get a spectrum of flavor: dried apricots, honey, and brownies – and even some spicy black peppercorns and nutmeg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (with hot water) to bring out the milk chocolate notes. Yoshida, who specializes in food and nutrition, has provided us with a few recipes like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enikumiso\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (meat miso dip) and more. Check them out on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-pairing-niku-miso-by-kyoko-yoshida-of-nishiyoshida-shuzo?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=993f14766\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukuoka, Japan by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNishiyoshida Shuzo \u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 24-25% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 2- 5 yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessels: 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":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32885169913935,"sku":"05-100-0008","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ark_jakuunbaku.jpg?v=1653519875"},{"product_id":"sennen-no-nemuri-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Sennen no Nemuri Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding stoic and tall with a hand-wrapped crimson paper accent up top, this bottle reminds us of \u003cem\u003eojizo-sama \u003c\/em\u003estatues found peppered throughout temple sites in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged for 3-8 years, Sennen no Nemuri is a \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (tank strength) shochu with a creamy and supple texture (like marshmallows), and notes of vanilla, honey, jasmine, and caraway. Excellent \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e-style (with hot water) but the great thing about high-proof shochus is the ability to stretch them out with ice, water, or club soda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrab this celebratory bottle as a gift or for your own collection.  \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 Fukuoka, Japan by Shinozaki Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% mugi (barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: white (barley) \/ Distillation: atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32885471739983,"sku":"05-100-0016","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sennen_nemuri_shochu1.jpg?v=1612911375"},{"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.life\/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":"taiko-no-kuro-usagi-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Taiko No Kuro Usagi Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs seen on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/taiko-no-kuro-usagi-kokuto-shochu\"\u003eShochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis delightful aged kokuto shochu has a golden hue from Evergreen Oak barrel aging for five years. Beyond the full-bodied smokiness is a lush palate of banana, mango, and cherry pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAllow yourself to be soothed by the presence of the two serene bunnies on the label. Our time spent with this shochu revealed it to be overall round and pleasing, and very easy to drink. Have this on the rocks or with soda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Yayoi Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (sugar cane) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24% ALC\/VOL \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrels: Evergreen Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yayoi Jozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39294501453903,"sku":"05-400-0006","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/taiko_no_kurousagi.jpg?v=1618252447"},{"product_id":"nouka-no-yome-yaki-imo-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Nouka no Yome Yaki Imo Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom Kagoshima's Kirishima Distillery comes \u003cem\u003eNouka no Yome,\u003c\/em\u003e a sister brand to \u003cem\u003eAkarui Nouson. \u003c\/em\u003eThis shochu is distilled using koganesengan \u003cem\u003eyaki-imo,\u003c\/em\u003e or roasted Satsuma sweet potatoes. Roasted sweet potatoes contain more developed sugars and less moisture from the gate compared to typically steamed sweet potatoes, and allow for a firmer, more uniform mash. The result is a subtler expression of \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e profile on the nose and palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink this with soda when you're nostalgic for Vanilla Coke. \u003cem\u003eOyuwari (\u003c\/em\u003ecut with hot water) highlights its creamy texture and warm, inviting affect, revealing notes of freshly baked donuts with an air of vanilla bean \u003cem\u003epanna cotta.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach for this shochu when you want a subtly-sweet, unassuming, and comforting drink. It's great as a nightcap after a big dinner or as an accompaniment to richer foods, like \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/the-japanese-pantrys-pork-belly-kakuni\"\u003ebuta no kakuni\u003c\/a\u003e. \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 in Kagoshima, Japan by Kirishimacho Jyoryusho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003eKoganesengan yaki imo\u003c\/em\u003e (roasted sweet potato) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: black (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":"Kirishimacho Jyoryusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39294505549903,"sku":"05-300-0032","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nouka_no_yome.jpg?v=1618252419"},{"product_id":"mizuho-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Mizuho Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/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\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-007-awamori-bazaar\"\u003eJune 2021\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI dare you to open this bottle and not finish it all in one night! What I love about awamori is its unique aroma, thanks to the liberal use of black koji – this bottle exemplifies this greatly with notes of Swiss Miss hot chocolate, rice candy, and butterscotch; yet the palate remains crisp. Mizuho has been making awamori since 1848, “Making koji by hand, brewing and distilling it carefully, and aging it slowly,” said Mr. Akira Nakazato of the company. Drink this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with many friends, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKorean BBQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or the next \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebackyard smokeout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e on a hot summer night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Mizuho Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 20% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307601936463,"sku":"05-500-0006","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mizuho.jpg?v=1629427243"},{"product_id":"chuko-ryukyu-kusu-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Chuko Ryukyu Kusu Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-004-the-tropics-september-2020?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=99cefb73f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-007-awamori-bazaar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJune 2021 \"Awamori Bazaar\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1949 Chuko has been making awamori, and what sets them apart today is the on-site kiln used to fire the clay pots for making kusu. In 2007, Chuko discovered the technology to extract yeast from mangos, and have released various renditions of awamori utilizing this yeast. Mr. Yasufumi Tokuda of Chuko said, “Mango yeast does not create a specific flavor, rather it creates 4-Vinyl Guaiacol (4VG), which creates a strong vanilla aroma during the maturation process.” Get fig leaf, Milk Duds, and soy sauce on the nose; enjoy this complex nectar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (with water) with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoysters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esteak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in a wine glass for dessert with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebutter cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebrownies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. It also makes an excellent Martini!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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 \/ Yeast: Mango \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 3 years minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chuko Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307606065231,"sku":"05-500-0007","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chuko_awamori_sq.jpg?v=1619997273"},{"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":"tsurushi-floating-moon-2020-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Tsurushi Floating Moon Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYachiyoden produces sweet potato shochu using 100% sweet potatoes grown on site at the distillery in Tarumizu, Kagoshima, a location East of Sakurajima\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003evolcano known for their \u003cem\u003eonsen\u003c\/em\u003e (hot springs)\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eTsurushi is distilled from sweet potatoes that are hung to dry before fermentation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cem\u003emuroka\u003c\/em\u003e (unfiltered) shochu, it forgoes the standard charcoal filtration; the result is a drink full of intense sweet potato character. So intense in fact, that this shochu benefits from a little bit of decanting: we recommend letting it sit out for a few minutes after you pour it. It really opens up after some oxidation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet notes toasted coconut, tropical fruit, and black pepper with an enchanting maple aroma and a slick, chewy texture. The importer recommended trying it chilled in a glass like a white wine.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Yachiyoden Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Local Kagoshima \u003cem\u003eBeniharuka imo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltration: Muroka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yachiyoden Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430064111695,"sku":"05-300-0035","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tsurushi_imo_shochu.jpg?v=1624825974"},{"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":"motoko-8-years-aged-rice-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Motoko 8 Years Aged Rice Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\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-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003e This is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca title=\"Shochu Gumi March 2022 Female Frontrunners\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=f577d2345\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMarch 2022, Female Frontrunners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMotoko “A Mother’s Legacy” Shochu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are so lucky to have this shochu stateside, from the famed Furusawa Distillery, which resides in the same building from when they opened in 1892! Furusawa occupies the only dozo building in Miyazaki for shochu-making, an old architectural style of mud walls and timber, and the family also lives there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePresident and toji Masako Furusawa of the distillery is the eldest of three sisters. When I asked what her favorite part of shochu-making is, she replied, “The sounds of the boiler, the smell of steamed rice, the warmth and aroma of koji, the sounds and smells of the moromi, the bubbling sounds of distillation, and the smell as it drips off the still.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade with an endless amount of attention and care, the moromi is fermented in unglazed earthenware vats, and the carefully selected ingredients are distilled one pot at a time using hereditary know-how. Motoko is named after Fususawa’s grandmother; in this bottle, you’ll get a bevvy of flavors, from grape to tay to strawberry and shishito, yet notice a surprising minerality. We really enjoyed this on the rocks with some water, or with soda, alongside a plate piled high with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanchovy pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furusawa also recommends the drink with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egyoza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003educk hot pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\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\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade by Furusawa Distillery in Nichinan, Miyazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDistilled from 100% long grain Thai rice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eABV 35% \/ Koji: White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \/ Age: 9 years in ceramic + enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Furusawa Jyozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430074499151,"sku":"05-200-0015","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/motoko.jpg?v=1671322416"},{"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":"chingu-black-iki-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Chingu Black Iki Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-011-iki-barley-shochu-island-june-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-011-iki-barley-shochu-island-june-2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJune 2022: \"Iki: Barley Shochu Island\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChingu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeans friend in local Iki dialect, as well as in Korean – which makes sense as Iki Island served as an important trade hub between Japan and Korea historically. In fact, Busan is only a seven hour ferry ride away! Omoya Shuzo was founded in 1924, and in 2018 the distillers scouted the island to find the best water source and rebuilt their brewery there to make \u003cem\u003esake\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eshochu\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle was the impetus for our Shochu Gumi June 2022 theme – we loved the rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture and dynamic flavor profile. Get milk chocolate, panna cotta, and pink Mamba candy on the nose, and the complex palate is at-once smooth and earthy. Enjoy the minerality, maitake mushrooms, and honeydew profile with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef Wellington \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorean BBQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. President Yuzo Yokoyama of Omoya Shuzo recommends drinking this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith tonic water\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoyuwari\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled on Iki Island, Japan by Omoya Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 67% \u003cem\u003emugi (\u003c\/em\u003ebarley) and 33% \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: Black (\u003cem\u003ekome-koji\u003c\/em\u003e) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 2 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":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39571888537679,"sku":"05-100-0026","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chingu.jpg?v=1660338117"},{"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.life\/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":"asahi-mannen-10-000-years-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Watanabe Shochu Bros Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur Spirits Portfolio Manager De'Andre dubbed this shochu \"liquid smoke,\" and we couldn't agree more. Koganesengan sweet potatoes, estate grown at Watanabe Distillery and 100% spontaneous fermentation lend the unmistakeable character of white pepper, black licorice, and black currant to this devious and delectable drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bottle also presents black koji laid bare before you: get powdered sugar, charcoal minerality, and sumptuous umami on the finish. Despite all of the complexity and attitude, this shochu finishes clean, making one eager to lap up more. Enjoy this on the rocks, or \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(over hot water).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn addition to standard-practice open clay pot fermentation, Miyazaki's Watanabe Shuzo goes a step further and opens all the windows in the fermentation room and invites all of the local ambient yeasts of their area into the mix to influence the fermentation magic. Watanabe over-delivers in the terroir department.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis shochu was paired with two other complementary imo shochus in the Don't Be Imo Three Pack. Get it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/dont-be-so-imo-three-pack?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d0c4911ea\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand save! \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 Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% estate-grown \u003cem\u003eKogane Sengan\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato), 17% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watanabe Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751818248271,"sku":"05-300-0040","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/watanabe_bros.jpg?v=1774046146"},{"product_id":"asahi-mannen-boshi-constellation-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Asahi Mannen Boshi \"Constellation\" Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou may have already tried Asahi Mannen Boshi Genshu, a release originally intended for cocktail-making in the export market. This brand is more commonly found in Japan, bottled at the standard 25% ABV, and holy cow, is this ever good. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe get notes of cinnamon-spice, vanilla whip, and Swiss Miss, with the slightest bit of funky, grassy goodness. The balanced, chocolatey profile and long finish makes this a fantastic choice for on the rocks or \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with hot water) any day, but this shochu really over-delivers any way you slice it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatanabe Shuzo in Miyazaki makes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/watanabe-shuzo\"\u003eonly a handful of shochus\u003c\/a\u003e on our shelves, but we enjoy them all to the fullest. Fourth generation Toji Koichiro Watanabe takes pride in using only the finest potatoes and barley from Miyazaki and Ehime prefectures and making handmade atmospheric-distilled shochu with kuratsuki koubo (wild yeast) to showcase the beauty and character of the raw ingredients and the land from which they come.\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 Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Mannen Boshi barley and barley koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast: Miyazaki wild yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watanabe Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751818936399,"sku":"05-100-0032","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/asahi_mannen_hadagamugi.jpg?v=1683831938"},{"product_id":"asahi-mannen-boshi-galaxy-genshu-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Asahi Mannen Boshi \"Galaxy\" Genshu Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA dynamic barley \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (tank strength) for those looking for a grain-forward, complex shochu with a long palate-ride and ample spice. We get delectable, buttery cinnamon-sugar toast which dissolves into sesame, green pepper, and a touch of fresh blackberry on the finish. The high ABV on this makes it perfect in a cocktail, or just enjoy it with a healthy amount of club soda and ice. Anything goes with this shochu. \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 Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003eEhime mannenboshi mugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White (barley) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:40%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 5 years\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":"Watanabe Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751819427919,"sku":"05-100-0033","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mannenboshi.jpg?v=1647210611"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-shochu.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}