{"title":"Don't Be So Imo","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":"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kiroku.jpg?v=1637530511"},{"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 apriocots, 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":"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":"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.pro\/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.pro\/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":"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kozuru.jpg?v=1629427290"},{"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\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bottle will be available to ship or for Local Pickup within one week. Pre-order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eThe 2020 Moon Series are seasonal releases which are intended by the distiller to be consumed young and fresh!  \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":"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-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.pro\/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":"kodama-toji-junpei-beni-imo-crimson-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kodama Toji Junpei Beni Imo Crimson Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeni imo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(red sweet potato) create an almost-neon fuchsia mash in the second fermentation of this shochu, bubbling bright as the yeast, koji, and potato do the deed before the trademark single pot-distillation. The profile is rustic and spicy. We get hickory, black pepper, fresh cream and doughnut on the nose while the palate offers earthy black coffee and a touch of aromatic eucalyptus, all while being surprisingly light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis would be an excellent \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(mixed with ice and water) or rocks pick, or you can enhance its sarsaparilla-like quality by drinking it with soda water.\u003cbr\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.pro\/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 Kodama Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 84% \u003cem\u003eMurasaki-masari imo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 16% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (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":"Kodama Jozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751820607567,"sku":"05-300-0041","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/toji_junpei.jpg?v=1646947871"},{"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.pro\/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":"dont-be-so-imo-three-pack","title":"Don't Be Imo Three Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eJilted, bitter, and misanthropic? Indifferent? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe're with you. Don't be imo! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you're wallowing, whining, wailing, or wiggling, let these shochus meet you there. We've selected three \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) shochus \u003cem\u003enever before\u003c\/em\u003e stocked at Umami Mart. We're pumped to share them with you! These selections run the gambit from cool and classy to bold and brash, showcasing the breadth and diversity of 芋焼酎 (\u003cem\u003eimojochu-\u003c\/em\u003e sweet potato shochu), Japan's most popular style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTimes are interesting, and passions are at an all-time high. We encourage you to lean into it, take care of #1! Just don't be so imo! These fierce flavors will give you something to cry (tears of joy) about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/new-products\/products\/asahi-mannen-10-000-years-sweet-potato-shochu\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e If you love shochu and you find this pack well-curated for you, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-and-shochu-gumi\/products\/shochu-gumi\"\u003econsider joining our shochu club\u003c\/a\u003e! Shochu director Kayoko works tirelessly to get the newest and best offerings for our members, many of which are previously unavailable or rare to find in the U.S. We are 80 members and growing strong. See you over there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that bottles may vary from photo, depending on availability \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eDon't Be Imo Three Pack Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/komaki-issho-bronze-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=issho\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eKomaki Issho Bronze Sweet Potato Shochu \u003c\/a\u003e(BTL 720ml Kagoshima)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-shochu\/products\/kura-no-shikon-pink-imo-shochu-btl-720ml\"\u003eKura No Shikon Pink Sweet Potato Shochu \u003c\/a\u003e(720ml, Kagoshima)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/manzen-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-24-oz\"\u003eManzen Sweet Potato Shochu \u003c\/a\u003e(720ml, Kagoshima)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39762310791247,"sku":"05-600-0004","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/imo_pack.jpg?v=1697932984"},{"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.pro\/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.pro\/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":true}],"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.pro\/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.pro\/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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/akarui_isshou.jpg?v=1656546277"},{"product_id":"jikuya-black-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-24-oz","title":"Jikuya Black Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sister shochu to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/jikuya-white-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml\"\u003eJikuya White\u003c\/a\u003e, this version is made with black koji. Get strong notes of passionfruit, acidity from the black koji, and earthy sweet potato. We love this shochu with club soda!\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 Jikuya Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Kogane Sengan imo (sweet potato) + kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \/ Yeast: Kagoshima K2\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":"Jikuya Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092438462543,"sku":"05-300-0058","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/jikuya_black.jpg?v=1741362217"},{"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.pro\/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.pro\/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.pro\/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":"ouka-song-of-praise-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Ouka 'Song of Praise' 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with handmade koji and a sweet potato called Tama Akane that is grown on Kuroki Honten’s farm, this a variety that is radiant orange in color has a high level of beta carotene. About Ouka, Kuroki-san says, “it is a valuable shochu because the potato is dicult to steam and the amount of alcohol that can be removed is small.” With strong notes of black tea, orange blossoms and vanilla (Celestial Seasoning’s Mandarin Orange Spice Tea, anyone?), this aromatic shochu brightens in any service style, even cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButtermilk fried chicken\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/recipe\/grilled-dungeness-crab\"\u003eCamino Grilled Crab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Drink:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodawari (with club soda and ice)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOyuwari (with hot water - see below)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGimlet Cocktail: 2oz Ouka, 0.5oz lime, 0.5oz simple syrup. Shake for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10-15 seconds, pour into a coupe, garnish with lime peel.\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 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":40742520258639,"sku":"05-300-0074","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/ouka_imo.jpg?v=1701540961"},{"product_id":"tama-akane-hozan-imo-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Houzan Jyosen Tama Akane Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bottle is the fourth in a series of bottles by Nishi Shuzo (who you may know as maker of the famous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/tenshi-no-yuwaku-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml\"\u003eTenshi No Yuwaku\u003c\/a\u003e) highlighting different single-variety sweet potatoes, and adjusting its soil environment to bring out its maximum flavors. 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. Fujita-san recommends subbing The Pink for rum in a Mojito so go wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flan, yellow nectarine, brown sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grilled satsuma age (fish cake), Italian pork chops, almond cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soda, rocks, Shochu Mojito\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: Beni Sweet Potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ 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":"Komasa Jyozo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40795618574415,"sku":"05-300-0077","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/032025_thepink_product_c267739c-cbfc-4f5b-9c98-9a7aab92cb26.jpg?v=1743634928"},{"product_id":"mellowed-kozuru-excellence-kome-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Mellowed Kozuru Excellence Rice Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-023-the-old-new-june-2025\"\u003eShochu Gumi Selection\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen visiting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kanosuke-distillery-kagoshima\"\u003eKanosuke Distillery\u003c\/a\u003e, the sister facility to Komasa, the head distiller of Shunichi Nakamura and I tasted Mellowed Kozuru together in their grand tasting room overlooking the Sea of China. 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. Mellow indeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vanilla, clove, caramelized banana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lamb chops, yakitori, chocolate cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rocks, soda, Old Fashioned\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 Jyozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKoji: White \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New American Oak for up to 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 41%\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":40795618607183,"sku":"05-200-0021","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/mellowed-kozuru-excellence-700-m.jpg?v=1749136510"},{"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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/dont-be-so-imo.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}