{"title":"Krazy for Kokuto","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jougo-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Jougo Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJougo uses 100% \u003cem\u003eAmami Oshima\u003c\/em\u003e black sugar. This is one our favorite shochus! It is aged for over two years and is like summer in a glass. It's hard not to notice the vanilla, mango, and papaya flavors. Enjoy it on the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlog Recipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/sakura-daikiri-daquiri\"\u003eSakura Daikiri (A Hemingway Daiquiri Riff)\u003c\/a\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\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Amami-Oshima Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 60% \u003cem\u003eKokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (sugar cane) and 40% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amami-Oshima Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2182984237066,"sku":"05-400-0002","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/jougo_front.jpg?v=1518829848"},{"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":"nankai-gold-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Nankai Gold Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delectable brown sugar shochu from Amami Island in Okinawa is aged in American white oak and French Limousin casks. This is Japan's answer to an aged rum. Smooth, with a complex, earthy sweetness that lingers long after your last sip. It's an irresistible bouquet of raisins, chocolate, and honey!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label features the four elements of Amami Island: ocean waves, palm, hibiscus and \u003cem\u003ehabu \u003c\/em\u003e(a venomous snake native to the island).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Machida Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of shochus distilled from 80% kokuto (black sugar) and kome (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum and atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: American White Oak and French Limousin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: Up to 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":"Machida Syuzo Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21297503436879,"sku":"05-400-0004","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nankai_gold_5f3f29a3-38f2-4a99-aa18-e96f20e47a14.jpg?v=1548202156"},{"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. Create a syrup with a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water for a delectable topping on ice cream, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/kanten\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/kanten\"\u003ekanten\u003c\/a\u003e, and cheesecakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: 100% Okinawa Kokuto Brown Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 oz \/ 500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sugar in plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Hateruma Island, Okinawa, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japanese Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32548285644879,"sku":"13-400-0009","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kokuto_sugar.jpg?v=1600107796"},{"product_id":"taiko-no-kuro-usagi-kokuto-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Taiko No Kuro Usagi Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs seen on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/taiko-no-kuro-usagi-kokuto-shochu\"\u003eShochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis delightful aged kokuto shochu has a golden hue from Evergreen Oak barrel aging for five years. Beyond the full-bodied smokiness is a lush palate of banana, mango, and cherry pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAllow yourself to be soothed by the presence of the two serene bunnies on the label. Our time spent with this shochu revealed it to be overall round and pleasing, and very easy to drink. Have this on the rocks or with soda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Yayoi Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (sugar cane) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24% ALC\/VOL \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrels: Evergreen Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yayoi Jozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39294501453903,"sku":"05-400-0006","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/taiko_no_kurousagi.jpg?v=1618252447"},{"product_id":"nankai-white-oak-kokuto-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Nankai White Oak Kokuto Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eThis is the newest expression from Nankai Shochu, stateside keepers of Amami Kokuto Shochu. Get all of the tropical fruit and mineral you'd expect from Nankai but with added depth, florals, and long finish thanks to White Oak barrel aging. This would make a spectacular highball or shochu Old Fashioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan on Amami Island by Machida Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of shochus distilled from 80% kokuto (black sugar) and kome koji (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum and atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: American White Oak and French Limousin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 to 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Machida Syuzo Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40170373972047,"sku":"05-400-0012","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/nankai_white_oak.jpg?v=1689206750"},{"product_id":"yayoi-araoka-kokuto-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yayoi Araroka Kokuto Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shochu is all in its name: \u003cem\u003eara\u003c\/em\u003e means coarsely and \u003cem\u003eroka\u003c\/em\u003e means filtered. So what you get is a kokuto shochu that tastes closely to its ingredients: black sugar and koji, with lingering oils that remain, instead of being filtered out as it usually is for shochu and spirits. This results in rich umami and mouthfeel. Blending is done in the solera style, making it hard to determine the age of these shochus, but indeed, the hue and depth of flavor point to aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stonefruit, unsweetened cocoa powder, Haitian rum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japanified Chinese dishes like Bang Bang Chicken and Hoi Ko Ro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rocks, Kawasaki-san recommends oyuwari!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail\u003c\/strong\u003e: Passion Fruit Mojito (5 Mint leaves, 3oz Yayoi Aroka, 1oz Lemon Juice,\u003cbr\u003e0.5oz Passion Fruit Syrup)\u003cbr\u003eMuddle a generous amount of mint in a glass. Mix the above ingredients,\u003cbr\u003ethen add soda water and mix.\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\"\u003eMade in Amami Island, Japan by Yayoi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003ekokuto\u003c\/em\u003e (sugar cane) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25% \/ Koji: White\/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Ceramic and Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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":40882769428559,"sku":"05-400-0015","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/araoka_sq.jpg?v=1756233608"},{"product_id":"nankai-rum-btl-720ml","title":"Nankai Acou Rum (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNankai Acou Rum (White) is named after the Acou Tree of Miyagahama, the tallest ficus in Japan. The Acou has weathered the strongest storms and is revered as a goddess for its calm strength of spirit. They don't use standard molasses, but instead use \"high test\" molasses made from unrefined kokuto sugar. Notes of minerals, kokuto sugar, grassy sugar cane and papaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocally-harvested kokuto sugar, Ibusuki spring water, and 150 years of shochu distillation serve as the deep roots for this uniquely Japanese craft kokuto sugar rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by \u003cspan\u003eOoyama Jinhichi Shoten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 40%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ooyama Jinhichi Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478945333327,"sku":"07-900-0025","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/acou_rum.jpg?v=1763069864"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/krazy-for-kokuto.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}