{"title":"Houzan","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":"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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/houzan.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}