{"title":"Make Umeshu Your Way","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kenbishi-mizuho-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-24-oz","title":"Kenbishi Mizuho Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"164\" width=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.3_480x480_92d44861-4efb-43e5-8514-1c39fcc83168_480x480.webp?v=1697829748\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/miyamizu-october-2023?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=ee1239eb0\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMiyamizu Sake October 2023\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rich brew has been aged for two years and shares some characteristics with single malt whiskies or even sherry, with notes of caramel, vanilla and roasted nuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo appreciate the spectrum of aromas, try sipping this sake in a rocks glass chilled. Unlike most brews using \u003cem\u003eYamada Nishiki\u003c\/em\u003e rice, this brew is dark and moody in sentiment, and best enjoyed with roasted duck, charcuterie or smoked meats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan by Kenbishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17.5% \/ SMV: +0 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22030446151,"sku":"04-200-0043","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kenbishi_082c88da-b88a-4f84-a3fa-d64ddce9ec30.jpg?v=1491953176"},{"product_id":"kannoko-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kannoko Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shochu is barrel-aged for three years, giving it an amber hue and whisky-like flavor. If you are a whisky lover venturing into shochu, this is the one for you. Try it neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Satsuma Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Satsuma Shuzo Co, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2164700119050,"sku":"05-100-0009","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kannoko_front.jpg?v=1518829888"},{"product_id":"lento-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Lento Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImagine lying on the tropical beaches of Amami Island, sipping on a glass of this \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) shochu on the rocks. One sip is as smooth as the palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze; and crisp as the turquoise waters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged by the \u003cem\u003eonkyo jukusei\u003c\/em\u003e (acoustic aging) method for three months, in a cellar with classical music playing in the background. The result is a round aroma, smooth flavor with a slight sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Amami Oshima Kai Un Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 68% \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) and 32% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: 3 months acoustic aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amami Oshima Kai Un Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12255024480335,"sku":"05-400-0003","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/rento_front.jpg?v=1527202527"},{"product_id":"akashi-white-oak-malt-grain-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Akashi White Oak Malt \u0026 Grain Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA harmonious blend of wheat, malted barley, and rye finished in a variety of barrels. Dried fruit notes like apricot, lead into subtle peat and light spicy sweetness from the wheat and rye. 3-5 years old and finished in Ex Bourbom, Shochu, White Oak, and sherry casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEigashima Shuzo, famed for its sake since the Edo period (1603-1868), is one of Japan's oldest whisky distilleries. The first to obtain their distillery license in 1919, they began making shochu and other spirits. Since 1984, they have been producing Akashi whiskies at their White Oak facility in the seaside town of Akashi, near Kobe. Today, they continue to produce sake, umeshu, whisky.\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\u003eDistilled in Hyogo, Japan by Eigashima Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from wheat, malted barley, and rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Ex-bourbon, Ex shochu, Sherry, White Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 5 years total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eigashima Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12386308390991,"sku":"06-100-0001","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/akashi_20e8871f-6f9e-4494-8649-26556b14c0bc.jpg?v=1530393209"},{"product_id":"umazirushi-crystal-rock-sugar","title":"Crystal Rock Sugar","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmami Mart is your one stop shop for making \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003eumeshu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-biwashu-loquat-liqueur\"\u003ebiwashu\u003c\/a\u003e, or just about any other \u003cem\u003eshu\u003c\/em\u003e! Use this bag of rock sugar to infuse your favorite fruit along with shochu to make all types of liqueurs and infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make umeshu by watching our \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Or read the recipe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePackaging may differ slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e2.2 lbs (1 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sugar in plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meiho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32201003860047,"sku":"13-400-0024","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/rock_sugar.jpg?v=1590080033"},{"product_id":"takara-korui-shochu-btl-1-75l","title":"Takara Korui Shochu (BTL 1.75L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmami Mart is your one stop shop for making \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eumeshu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-biwashu-loquat-liqueur\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ebiwashu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or just about any other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshu\u003c\/em\u003e! Use this 1.75 liter bottle of \u003cem\u003ekoorui\u003c\/em\u003e shochu to infuse your favorite fruit along with rock sugar or honey to make all types of liqueurs and infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make umeshu by watching our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Or read the recipe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7peT4BnyvYM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from sugar cane, molasses, barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 oz (1.75L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoji Type: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Chiba, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takara Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32216063967311,"sku":"05-900-0006","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/takara_korui_shochu.jpg?v=1590080663"},{"product_id":"okinawa-kokuto-black-sugar","title":"Okinawa Kokuto Black Sugar","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pure 100% Okinawa kokuto sugar showcases the layered complexity of raw sugar. It's minerally, smoky, earthy, with a sophisticated sweetness and slight bitterness. Hailing from Hateruma Island, where the most prized kokuto sugar comes from, we are thrilled to offer this unique ingredient within our pantry collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this intense sugar in savory dishes like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/the-japanese-pantrys-pork-belly-kakuni\"\u003eButa no Kakuni\u003c\/a\u003e, or simmered beans, or for desserts like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-matcha-cream-anmitsu\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-matcha-cream-anmitsu\"\u003eAnmitsu\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kokuto-sundae\"\u003eKokuto Sundae\u003c\/a\u003e. 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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":"sengetsu-rice-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Sengetsu Rice Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-004-the-tropics-september-2020?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=99cefb73f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-014-female-frontrunners?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=ff7efb204\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMarch 2023 \"Female Frontrunners.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle is an ideal shochu for those who are just getting to know the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese spirit, and for sake lovers in the mood for something new. A Kuma Shochu (made in Kumamoto with 100% rice and local water), Sengetsu is crisp, light, and perfect on-the-rocks alongside temaki, lemon roasted chicken, and Kenji Lopez-Alt’s radicchio and anchovy salad. In the colder months, we love it warmed up and enjoyed in small ochoko to take in the sweet notes of freshly steamed rice and pineapple. The magic of shochu is that it is distilled, so it showcases the rice here in a completely different way from sake (which is brewed), particularly in mouthfeel with its more lightweight body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1903, Sengetsu Shuzo specializes in kome shochu, and named for the famed Hitoyoshi Castle in Kumamoto prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kumamoto, Japan by Sengetsu Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 100% kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40282673610831,"sku":"05-200-0018","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/sengetsu_kome_product.jpg?v=1687981301"},{"product_id":"seifuku-ryukyu-awamori-jikabi-btl-720ml","title":"Seifuku Ryukyu Awamori \"Jikabi\" (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in J\u003ca title=\"Shochu Gumi June 2023 Zen Koji\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-015-zenkoji-june-2023\"\u003eune 2023 \"ZenKoji\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in stainless steel for six months Seifuku is located on the picturesque island of Ishigaki, known for its beef and crystal waters for diving. There are several awamori makers on the island and Seifuku was founded here in 1949. Seifuku’s unique open-fire pot still, called jikabi, is handcrafted by chairman Norihito Kanna (the president's father). This open-fire pot is an ancient method of distilling awamori, and is said to create a better flavor profile for the drink that also ages well. Awamori to me is dessert in a glass. The rich mouthfeel with ripe banana and vanilla notes are so distinct to this Okinawan spirit – it’s the tropics in every sip. What is particular about awamori is that the ABV is quite high compared to shochu, so it really packs a punch with all the malty flavors of the rice and black koji. Great in cocktails or a hot cup of coffee bring a bottle of this to the next yakitori party and serve over lotsa ice and some soda with an orange garnish. I also love sipping on this with a big bowl of anchovy-filled olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Seifuku Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Direct Fire Distillation \/ Yeast: N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40582862176335,"sku":"05-500-0011","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/awamori-seifuku-jikabi.jpg?v=1723731243"},{"product_id":"tida-asahi-kokuto-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Tida Asahi Kokuto Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to welcome Asahi Shuzo back to the States! Previously under a different importer, we are thrilled to see this bottle again with the same iconic label but in a bigger 900ml format. More booze for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Ryugu Kokuto Shochu will love this bold, full-bodied kokuto shochu by Asahi. Get notes of seaweed, earthy pineapple skin, and cotton candy. Capture all the aromas of this shochu on the rocks or with soda!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsahi Shuzo celebrated their 100 year anniversary in 2016. Growing both the sugar cane and rice organically on their property on Amami Islands, they are dedicated to expressing the island's terroir in each bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled on Amami Oshima in Japan by Asahi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (black sugar) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Asahi Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40679180632143,"sku":"05-400-0014","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tida_asahi.jpg?v=1690660507"},{"product_id":"zanpa-white-awamori-btl-720ml","title":"Zanpa White Awamori (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fruity awamori with the cutest aquatic-themed label! Enjoy notes of citrus peel with hints of baking spice. We love this lower ABV awamori for Margaritas or mixed with club soda. Karii!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocated in Yomitan Village in the center of Okinawa Prefecture, Higa Shuzo’s headquarters and factory enjoy the fresh sea breeze and land that is rich in nature. In their commitment to quality, Higa Shuzo has obtained an FSSC 22000 certification, and they are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives such as the installation of a solar power system and recycling of manufacturing wastewater. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Higa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42471906902095,"sku":"05-500-0017","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/zanpa.jpg?v=1742332914"},{"product_id":"kokonoe-saika-ginjo-akazu","title":"Kokonoe Saika Ginjo Akazu (1.8L)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokonoe Saika's unique history as a brewery that started our making vinegar is closely tied to the fact that Wakayama is said to be the birthplace of sushi. Kokonoe Saika is well known for the akazu, or red vinegar, which is brewed with sake lees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-president-toshimitsu-saika-of-kokonoe-saika\"\u003ePresident Toshimitsu Saika\u003c\/a\u003e of Kokonoe Saika says, \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe make akazu, which is ideal for making sushi rice. We are the only brewery that makes both akazu vinegar and sake. In fact, we started as a vinegar maker in 1908, but realized that to make the best vinegar we needed a consistent supply of sake lees. That is why we started making sake in 1934.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vinegar is made using daiginjo grade sakekasu aged for over three years, then fermented over 120 days in kioke wooden barrels. Enjoy the complex yet mellow flavor of this sake that is used by the choosiest Edo-mae sushi chefs in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-president-toshimitsu-saika-of-kokonoe-saika\"\u003einterview\u003c\/a\u003e with Mr. Saika on our blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 60.9 fl oz. 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