{"title":"Watanabe Shuzo","description":"","products":[{"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"},{"product_id":"natsu-no-mannen-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Natsu No Mannen Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe love this limited summer shochu which is refreshing and light at just 20% ABV. Plus, how cute is this label?! On the nose you'll get purple fruit, powdered sugar, juicy pear, while the palate is earthy and floral. Enjoy all its aromas in a rocks glass with plenty of ice or a pint glass with soda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWatanabe Shuzo in Miyazaki grows sweet potatoes on their family farm and make shochu using spontaneous fermentation with strains of yeast found in the rafters of their building. \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 Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% Daichi no Yume \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 17% black \u003cem\u003ekome koji \u003c\/em\u003e(rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 20% \/ Koji: black \/ Distillation: atmospheric \/ Yeast: indigeonous\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":40723258736719,"sku":"05-300-0073","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/natsunomannen.jpg?v=1690660462"},{"product_id":"yuki-no-mannen-snow-penguin-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yuki No Mannen \"Snow Penguin\" Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWatanabe Shuzo in Miyazaki grows sweet potatoes on their family farm and make shochu using spontaneous fermentation with strains of yeast found in the rafters of their building. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral aromas of lavender and honeysuckle, lightly sweet tropical flavors with a slight touch of caramel.\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 Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% Daichi no Yume \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 17% black \u003cem\u003ekome koji \u003c\/em\u003e(rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged 3-6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 28% \/ Koji: black \/ Distillation: atmospheric \/ Yeast: indigeonous\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":42971999993935,"sku":"05-300-0091","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/x20211117-DSC02637-2.jpg?v=1749136673"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/watanabe-shuzo.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}