{"title":"American Born Bottles","description":"","products":[{"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.pro\/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":"baller-single-malt-whiskey-btl-750ml","title":"St. George Baller Single Malt Whiskey (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMade with 100% American barley,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis distilled in eau de vie pot stills, then aged 3 years in used Bourbon casks and French oak wine casks, as well as filtered through maple charcoal. St. George then finishes the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein their in-house \u003ci\u003eumeshu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ecasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat is crisp and dry, with a touch of malt sweetness. The smoky finish lingers and builds with each sip. Excellent in a highball (hence the name) and also in classic cocktails such as the Bobby Burns, Rob Roy, and Boulevardier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label on this bottle features a watercolor by Oakland artist Sylvia Solochek Walters made to emulate Japanese woodcut. It depicts the legend of St. George as a samurai, and features calligraphy by Takase Studios' Eri Takase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDistilled in Alameda, CA by St. George Distillery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eABV 47%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMash Bill: 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarrels: Bourbon casks, French oak wine casks, umeshu barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAge: 3-4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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":31738851360847,"sku":"06-200-0018","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/baller_whiskey.jpg?v=1586908947"},{"product_id":"haleiwa-rainbow-gin-btl-750ml","title":"Haleiwa Rainbow Gin (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade using their flagship Hawaii-only Nami Hana sweet potato shochu as the base spirit, this highly aromatic and herbal gin features many local Hawaiian botanicals including leaves from \u003cem\u003eti\u003c\/em\u003e (cordyline fruticosa), jabon tree, and mango. We get notes of intense szechuan pepper (no doubt from the imo shochu), bitter melon, hinoki, menthol, and lime. Aromatic notes of chamomile and licorice root on the finish. This is a contemplative gin that would be great as a sipper or a dirty martini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the interview with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKen Hirata, owner + toji of Hawaiian Shochu Company, and photos of the distillery on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Halei'iwa, Hawaii, by Hawaiian Shochu Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Namihana imo shochu and local Hawaiian botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanicals: Local hawaiian sweet potatoes, black koji, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ered hibiscus, verdant ti, mango, golden jabon wood, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39862276685903,"sku":"07-100-0011","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/haleiwa_gin.jpg?v=1648511213"},{"product_id":"brooklyn-kura-number-fourteen-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-375ml","title":"Brooklyn Kura Number Fourteen Nama Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHighlighting the deliciousness of NYC tap water, Number Fourteen is Brooklyn Kura's flagship sake. Brian Polen of the brewery describes this sake as fresh, crisp, light, and aromatic, with a dry finish meant to be enjoyed \u003c\/span\u003echilled in a wine glass as an everyday sipper. Try with fish and chips or a charcuterie board.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: We can ship this sake, but due to the nature of shipping, please note that fluctuations in temperature can affect the freshness of the drink, and we will always recommend picking up locally when possible. Please proceed with shipping at your own risk.\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\"\u003eBrewed in Brooklyn, New York by Brooklyn Kura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai Ginjo Nama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Calrose + Yamada Nishiki 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 15% \/ SMV: +0 \/ Acidity: 1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12.5 fl oz (375ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Kura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39866588889167,"sku":"04-400-0088","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/brooklyn_kura_14.jpg?v=1647210424"},{"product_id":"pekut-and-carwick-bulk-rum-btl-750ml","title":"Bulk Rum (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is Pekut and Carwick's independently-bottled rum from Guyana. Also known as Demerara rum, it's named for the river right outside of Guyana's capital of Georgetown. The use of wooden coffey stills give this category of rum its rich, world-renowned earthy and smokey flavors. With Bulk Rum, we get notes of caramel, orange rind, walnut, and vanilla with notes of tobacco and spice on a dry finish. Try this one on-the-rocks, in a Rum Old-Fashioned, or your favorite Daiquiri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Pekut and Carwick and the rum industry \u003ca title=\"Pekut and Carwick Bulk Rum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pekutandcarwick.com\/blog\/bulk-rum\/?ref=pekutandcarwick.com\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled in Berkeley, California by Pekut \u0026amp; Carwick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from : Molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Guyana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Single malt whiskey barrel, rum barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55.4% ALC\/VOL \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 fl oz (750 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pekut \u0026 Carwick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40631607197775,"sku":"07-900-0008","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/bulkrum.jpg?v=1682033968"},{"product_id":"home-base-single-malt-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Home Base Single Malt Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHome Base Single Malt is a unique Californian spirit capturing the terroir of the West Coast. It’s made from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% barley grown and malted at Mecca Grade Estate Malt in Madras, OR and aged in ex-Home Base Bourbon barrels to let the grain flavor shine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmells like peach cobbler with notes of vanilla-buttercream and allspice; tastes like a scone with its nutty, toasty biscuit notes and peach jam on the palette with a long dry mineral finish. Drinks great neat or on the rocks, lovely in a 'Scotch' Old Fashioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eHome Base Spirits, a female-owned and sustainable business, believes whiskey should be fun, made with premium ingredients, and accessible for everyone. (Well, everyone over the age of 21.) They strive to be transparent about their process, ingredients, and mission: to celebrate spirits as an agricultural product by both sourcing and producing locally, and to create delicious spirits everyone can enjoy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDistilled in Livermore CA, By Home Base Spirits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eABV 46%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMash Bill: 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarrels: Ex Home Base Bourbon casks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAge: 4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Home Base Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40638452465743,"sku":"06-200-0054","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/homebase_singlemalt.jpg?v=1684450365"},{"product_id":"home-base-bourbon-btl-750ml","title":"Home Base Bourbon  (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir flagship whiskey is wheated like your favorite Weller and Pappy, aged in new American oak barrels at char 3, and a fraction of the cost. We get notes of Caramel apple, and nutmeg cookies on the nose with minerally slate, ginger, and licorice complimenting classic Bourbon notes of clove and maple with a dry finish. It's great neat, on the rocks, or in a Manhattan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHome Base Spirits, a female-owned and sustainable business, believes whiskey should be fun, made with premium ingredients, and accessible for everyone. (Well, everyone over the age of 21.) They strive to be transparent about their process, ingredients, and mission: to celebrate spirits as an agricultural product by both sourcing and producing locally, and to create delicious spirits everyone can enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDistilled in Livermore CA, By Home Base Spirits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eABV 46%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMash Bill: 60% Corn, 30% Malted Barley, 10% Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarrels: New American Charred Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAge: blend of 3.5-6 yr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Home Base Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699494334543,"sku":"06-900-0008","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/hombase_bourbon.jpg?v=1689971220"},{"product_id":"namihana-banzai-strength-black-and-white-btl","title":"Nami Hana BANZAI Strength Black and White (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are honored to be the exclusive retailer of Hawaiian Shochu bottles on the mainland, made with aloha on Oahu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Banzai Strength Black and White is a blend of 2 different sweet potato Shochus. One distilled using traditional white koji and another made using black koji, which is usually reserved for Awamori giving it pungent acidity. We get notes of cream cheese, yogurt, peaches, mangos, and frosting.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the distiller: Please shake lightly before you serve, and finish as soon as possible (within the month). Keep Nami Hana at room temp but please avoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead Kayoko's interview with Hawaiian Shochu Company's Ken Hirata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \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 Haleiwa, Hawaii by Hawaiian Shochu company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 82% \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 18% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 44.2% \/ Koji: Black \u0026amp; White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (375ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42220021186639,"sku":"05-300-0089","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/banzai_bw.jpg?v=1732562186"},{"product_id":"california-umeshu-btl720ml","title":"California Umeshu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with ume harvested in San \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernardino and Yolo Counties, this umeshu captures the California sun and unique tartness of the delightful fruit, akin to an apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRested and bottled in Berkeley, enjoy California Umeshu on the rocks or with club soda. Kanpai!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled exclusively for Umami Mart by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pekutandcarwick.com\/\"\u003ePekut \u0026amp; Carwick Independent Bottlers\u003c\/a\u003e in Berkeley, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in Berkeley, California by Pekut \u0026amp; Carwick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaceration of neutral spirit, ume, and sugar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25% ALC\/VOL \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (750 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pekut \u0026 Carwick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42286823276623,"sku":"04-900-0049","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/um_ca_umeshu.jpg?v=1731780530"},{"product_id":"nami-hana-banzai-ginger-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-500ml","title":"Nami Hana Banzai Strength Hawaiian Ginger Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are honored to be the exclusive retailer of Hawaiian Shochu bottles on the mainland, made with aloha on Oahu. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach batch of Nami Hana Banzai is limited edition genshu (undiluted), featuring unique ingredients and styles. We love the newest summer release of Banzai, marrying tank strength Nami Hana Shochu with ginger from the Big Island! Instead of hitting us over the head with usual spicy ginger flavors, this shochu is subtle and quite floral. Get a surprising hit of vanilla cake and powdered sugar on the nose and a soft finish. Enjoy on the rocks or neat.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the distiller: Please shake lightly before you serve, and finish as soon as possible (within the month). Keep Nami Hana at room temp but please avoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead Kayoko's interview with Hawaiian Shochu Company's Ken Hirata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \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 Haleiwa, Hawaii by Hawaiian Shochu Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Sweet potatoes, Ginger root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43.1% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.7 fl oz (375ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43085068894287,"sku":"05-300-0093","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/banzai_ginger.jpg?v=1756245281"},{"product_id":"nami-hana-plumeria-lei-label-btl-750ml","title":"Nami Hana Batch #25 Plumeria Lei Label (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are honored to be the exclusive retailer of Hawaiian Shochu bottles on the mainland, made with aloha on Oahu. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle is Nami Hana Batch #25 with a limited label! Nami Hana, translates to \"waves and flowers\" in Japanese, a concept beautifully captured by the Hawaiian Lei Label. The label's background features a historic Japanese wave pattern, symbolizing \"waves,\" while the plumeria and ti leaf lei represent \"flowers.\" Additionally, a back label provides insights into the unique characteristics of their hand-craft shochu-making process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull body, earthy, and mineral rich. Notes of marshmallow, yogurt, powdered sugar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the distiller: Please shake lightly before you serve, and finish as soon as possible (within the month). Keep Nami Hana at room temp but please avoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead Kayoko's interview with Hawaiian Shochu Company's Ken Hirata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \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 Haleiwa, Hawaii by Hawaiian Shochu Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled From: Sweet potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: Black \/ 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":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43655222853711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/namihana_25_plumeria.jpg?v=1776895049"},{"product_id":"nami-hana-diamond-head-proof-btl-375ml","title":"Nami Hana Diamond Head Proof (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are honored to be the exclusive retailer of Hawaiian Shochu bottles on the mainland, made with aloha on Oahu. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special, almost completely undiluted genshu is a first-time release. Its alcohol content has been adjusted to 38.1% from Nami Hana's Genshu. Just like last year's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/namihana-banzai-strength-black-and-white-btl\"\u003eBlack and White\u003c\/a\u003e, we blended black and white koji for this batch. Similar to Banzai Strong, it is best enjoyed straight at room temperature after a meal, offering an initial powerful flavor followed by a discernible sweetness. The reason for the name \"Diamond Head Proof\" will become clear once you have the bottle in hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead Kayoko's interview with Hawaiian Shochu Company's Ken Hirata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \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 Haleiwa, Hawaii by Hawaiian Shochu Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled From: Sweet potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 38.1% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.7 fl oz (375ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43655222952015,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/daimond_head.jpg?v=1776894990"},{"product_id":"nami-hana-batch-25-big-island-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Nami Hana Batch # 25 Big Island Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are honored to be the exclusive retailer of Hawaiian Shochu bottles on the mainland, made with aloha on Oahu. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNami Hana (Waves and Flowers) is an authentic shochu, with batch #25 produced in Haleiwa since 2013. This unique spirit is meticulously hand-crafted from Hawaiian sweet potato and cultured koji rice, offering natural flavors and a clean, genuine taste profile, free from artificial additives. Each batch of NamiHana is distinct, with batch #25 specifically made from sweet potatoes cultivated on The Big Island. The production site or the variety of sweet potato changes with every batch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the distiller: Please shake lightly before you serve, and finish as soon as possible (within the month). Keep Nami Hana at room temp but please avoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead Kayoko's interview with Hawaiian Shochu Company's Ken Hirata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \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 Haleiwa, Hawaii by Hawaiian Shochu Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled From: Sweet Potato from Maui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: Black \/ 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":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743852363855,"sku":"05-300-0099","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/namihana_blank_number.jpg?v=1665087062"},{"product_id":"brooklyn-kura-blue-door-nama-junmai-sake-btl-375ml","title":"Brooklyn Kura Blue Door Nama Junmai Sake (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe've been huge fans of Brooklyn Kura since they opened their doors in 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/american-born-sake-brooklyn-kura?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=84b5a0afa\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBrandon and Brian\u003c\/a\u003e have been committed to making sakes with the highest quality ingredients in New York. We love their clean and crisp brews that are easy to drink and approachable. Their Blue Door Junmai is a classic, and has notes of rice, umami, and ripe bananas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy chilled in a ceramic tumbler or wine glass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRead our interview with Brooklyn Kura from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/american-born-sake-brooklyn-kura?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=84b5a0afa\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2022.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: We can ship this sake, but due to the nature of shipping, please note that fluctuations in temperature can affect the freshness of the drink, and we will always recommend picking up locally when possible. Please proceed with shipping at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewed in Brooklyn, New York by Brooklyn Kura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai Ginjo Nama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Calrose + Yamada Nishiki 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 15% \/ SMV: +0 \/ Acidity: 1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12.5 fl oz (375ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Kura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45080208736335,"sku":"04-200-0436","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Brooklyn_Kura_Blue_Door_Nama_Junmai.jpg?v=1776357250"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/american-born-bottles.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}