{"title":"Satsuma Shochu","description":"","products":[{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"satoh-kuro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Satoh Kuro Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWe are giddy to announce the arrival of Satoh Shuzo's internationally acclaimed shochu, Satoh Kuro. This shochu uses a 2:3 ratio of koji rice to sweet potatoes, much higher than the 1:5 typically found in most Satsuma shochu (shochu distilled in Kagoshima prefecture from locally grown sweet potatoes), and it shows!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis shochu is rich, bodacious, and endlessly complex. Aromas of assam tea and black currant give way to fudge ripple, chaga mushroom, and vanilla frosting. Thank all the black koji for why that finish is still going!\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/dont-be-so-imo-three-pack?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d0c4911ea\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and save! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Satoh Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 60% \u003cem\u003eKoganesengan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 40% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black \/ 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":"Satoh Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39758704934991,"sku":"05-300-0043","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/satoh_imo.jpg?v=1642373312"},{"product_id":"mori-izou-gokujo-ultra-premium-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mori Izou Gokujo Ultra Premium Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUmami Mart is the first shop in the country to carry this shochu!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTypically only available through lottery in Japan, Mori Izou is a super limited sweet potato shochu brand from Kagoshima; it's highly sought-after and is most often found on secondary markets online. So when we were informed we were able to grab a few bottles of this, we were thrilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFermented in clay pots and then aged for three years after distillation, this shochu is smooth, mellow, and very refined, softened from years of quiet reflection in its own juices. We get light floral notes of lavender and butter cookie on the nose - very different from what you may expect from more unctuous and earthy imos out there. The palate is soft and marshmallow-textured, with light caramel, fatty dairy, and a touch of tropical fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDrink this ultra-premium offering on the rocks with sliced hamachi sashimi or fresh fruit.\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 Mori Izou Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 3 years\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":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39776935870543,"sku":"05-300-0044","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/moriizou_shochu.jpg?v=1642980615"},{"product_id":"yamatozakura-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Yamatozakura Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is Yamatozakura's house brand - this flagship imo (sweet potato) shochu is made using local Kagoshima Koganesengan sweet potatoes and white rice koji. This is the quintessence of hand-made Satsuma Shochu (Kagoshima sweet potato shochu). Get pleasant, well-rounded earthiness and sweetness, with notes of black pepper and tropical fruit on the nose and palate. This is perfect shochu for any occasion - enjoy it on the rocks, \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with ice and water), or\u003cem\u003e oyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (cut with hot water) to experience the different characteristics of this drink. Experiment with food-pairings as well! Kayoko loved this one on the rocks with chinese food. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/yamatozakura-sweet-potato-shochu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=dad0a5ba5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCheck it out on Shochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThose of us who have enjoyed shochu in Japan (or those of us who commit hours of time checking out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kosedo.liquors\/\"\u003ebars and liquor stores in Kyushu\u003c\/a\u003e on Instagram) will no doubt recognize the iconic branding of Yamatozakura. Master Distiller Tekkan-san runs one of the smallest distilleries in Kagoshima, specializing in white koji and clay-pot fermentations which ultimately lead to very drinkable, high-quality shochus that are affordable and great with all types of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRead about Ian's visit to Yamatozakura \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-maker-highlight-yamatozakura-shuzo\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTekkan-san has a small team of local obaasan and ojiisan (grandmas and grandpas) who deftly cut and clean the sweet potatoes by hand and assist in steaming, bottling, and labeling the shochu. Follow their Instagram \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yamatozakura\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for a glimpse into their Kagoshima shochu-stylings. You may also get to catch the occasional live-stream of their shochu-making process come distilling season! We hope you enjoy these shochus as we celebrate their American debut.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Yamatozakura Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Koganesengan imo (sweet potato) and kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ Distillation: atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKame \u003c\/em\u003e(clay pot) fermented and matured\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamatozakura Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39877539758159,"sku":"05-300-0046","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yamatozakura_white.jpg?v=1649364699"},{"product_id":"xl-akarui-nouson-sweet-potato-shochu-isshobin-btl-1750ml","title":"XL Akarui Nouson Sweet Potato Shochu Isshobin (BTL 1750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\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 This is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecember 2020 \"Stay Home With Shochu\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've died and gone to shochu heaven! We've finally gotten our hands on the first isshobin (1.8L bottle) bottlings of shochu to grace our shores. Previously only available for sake, these large bottle formats contain 2.5 standard bottles worth of shochu and are perfect for keeping around for entertaining, sharing with large groups, or just to have a trusty bottle of shochu around you don't have to worry about checking the levels on so often. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKayoko first had this at Ippuku in Berkeley, so imagine that you’re at a rowdy izakaya having grilled meats with 10 of your friends or colleagues. The fruity nose reminds us of fermented pineapples and tropical fruit. It’s bright and funky and great mixed with soda and a spritz of lime. Food pairings run the gamut, from fries to kimchi and pickles, to tonkatsu. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's our recipe for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\"\u003eRusty Nail cocktail variation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This bottle is an in-store offering only. Due to the size of the bottle, we can not ship this bottle.\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 Kagoshima, Japan by Kirishimacho Jyoryusho\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 25% \/ Koji: black and white blend (kome) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 fl oz (1750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40004696178767,"sku":"05-300-0056","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/akarui_isshou.jpg?v=1656546277"},{"product_id":"akarui-nouson-akaimo-jikomi-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720-ml","title":"Akarui Nouson Akaimo Jikomi Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis has all the bright, fruity flair of the standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/akarui-nouson-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=338930f59\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eAkarui Nouson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand with more volume, complexity, and sweetness across the board. While Akarui Nouson is light, juicy, and fairly unassuming, the Akaimo Jikomi version is a more layered experience, with the perfect level of intensity at every stage. On the nose we get fresh blueberry, maple, and powdered sugar, while the palate is thick yet subtly sweet; we get aromas of pineapple cake, black pepper, and a strikingly clean mineral-rich aromatic finish of kokuto sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur favorite way to enjoy this has been \u003cem\u003esodawari. \u003c\/em\u003eThe brightness of the club soda elevates the fruitier aspects of the shochu from deeper, sweet stonefruit and berry notes to brighter tropical notes of banana and mango. We enjoyed this with a greasy ol' pizza with pepperoni and vinegar peppers and it was smashing, like a bright, not-too-sweet fruit seltzer, cutting perfectly through the oil and complementing the meat and cheese. The brewer recommends rocks or \u003cem\u003emizuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with ice and water) for this shochu.\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\u003eEimurasaki and Ayamurasaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e imo\u003c\/em\u003e (red and purple 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\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kirishimacho Jyoryusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40155573059663,"sku":"05-300-0060","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/akarui_nouson_aka.jpg?v=1674244516"},{"product_id":"goro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Goro Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSatsuma Shochu is a Geographical Indication granted to \u003cem\u003eotsu-rui \u003c\/em\u003e(single-distilled) shochus made in Kagoshima prefecture using local volcanic-soil grown sweet potatoes, and represents a huge array of different \u003cem\u003eimo \u003c\/em\u003e(sweet potato) in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/satsuma-shochu\"\u003eplethora of styles\u003c\/a\u003e. We love this giant category and are pleased to introduce yet-another heavy hitter onto our shelves: Goro. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/satoh-kuro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=05cc453ab\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSatoh Kuro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/heihachiro-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=efdfba310\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHeihachiro\u003c\/a\u003e, Goro is bold, in-your-face imo goodness. The aroma is dense, bright, and herbal at the same time. We get notes of ripe banana, custard, and turnip cake – complex, deep, savory, and rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate is bodacious, thick, and layered. Enjoy notes of pistachio, blueberry, powdered sugar, and egg tart. This shochu is all kinds of rich, yet the mouthfeel is soft due to the precious Sanoura \"firefly\" spring water used in its production. Get the most out of this deeply satisfying shochu by drinking it \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with hot water) while you ride out winter's last bitter chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled on Shimo-Koshiki Island, Kagoshima, Japan by Yoshinaga Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Koganesengan imo (sweet potato) and kome koji (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: Kagoshima #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750ml (25 oz)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yoshinaga Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40553095233615,"sku":"05-300-0066","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/goro_imo_shochu.jpg?v=1676510457"},{"product_id":"daiyame-imo-shochu-btl-900ml","title":"Daiyame Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince its conception a few years ago, Daiyame is a shining example of the trend of lighter, brighter, and fruitier imo shochus which have been gaining popularity in bars and izakaya in Japan. Using a secret aging method for their potatoes (which they dub \u003cem\u003ekoujuku\u003c\/em\u003e) Hamada is able to capture intense, juicy, fruity aromas of lychee, muscat grape, and rosewater from their potatoes. The bright, ester aromatics produced in the fermentation are preserved with low-temperature vacuum distillation, a distilling technique used by less than 1% of sweet potato shochu producers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaiyame is finally here in the U.S. to aid in the bubbly bacchanals you didn't know you were missing! Chill some of this juicy and aromatic shochu over ice and top it up with a lot of soda, and you'll be sporting gorgeous lychee goodness in your glass in no time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Hamada Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 84% koujuku \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sweet potato) and 16%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamada Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40673103282255,"sku":"05-300-0070","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/daiyame.jpg?v=1685737229"},{"product_id":"nakamura-nakamura-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Nakamura Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 1888, Nakamura have been hand-making their famed shochu with locally grown sweet potatoes. 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Bright orange in color, the Tama Akane potato is high in beta carotene and is known to be difficult to steam so yield is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shochu pairs really well with all kind of teas, not just oolong, thanks to the rich tea aromas of the shochu. There are excellent notes of bergamot (Earl Gray) but we also got the salinity of sencha on the tailend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003elocally grown Tama Akane sweet potato \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nishi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40795618410575,"sku":"05-300-0075","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/092024_shg_Hozan_Jyosen_Tama_Akane.jpg?v=1727986315"},{"product_id":"kura-no-shikon-green-imo-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Kura No Shikon Green Imo Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis one is for sake lovers! Thanks to the white wine yeast, it does indeed drink like a crisp Australian Sauvignon Blanc and has strong floral, ginjo sake vibes. Definitely gets us excited for springtime!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green apples, melon, lemon peel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Casa de Kei chirashi, Louis salad, chips + salsa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soda, rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Komasa Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Kogane Sengan Sweet Potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: white \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Komasa Jyozo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40795618476111,"sku":"05-300-0076","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/032025_thegreen_product_afb19eb6-c63d-4185-b75a-2e966ac31dee.jpg?v=1743634950"},{"product_id":"kura-no-shikon-pink-imo-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Kura No Shikon Pink Imo Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuicy and bold, this shochu made using red wine yeast pairs well with rich foods and dessert! You could also drink it neat as a digestif. 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Past bottlings of Mellowed Kozuru are displayed here behind a glass case, as it stands as an inspiration point for the company. Together we tasted Mellowed Kozuru and Nakamura-san mentioned the word \u003cem\u003emattari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to describe it – rounded and relaxed, thanks to the aging. 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