{"title":"Shimazake","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":"zuisen-hakuryu-kusu-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Zuisen Hakuryu Kusu Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-002-rice-in-shochu-march-2020\"\u003eMarch 2020\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAwamoris must be made in Okinawa, with rice and black koji, and tend to be very grassy, herbal, and funky. Quite honestly, it’s been challenging to find good awamoris in the States. Often, I’ll try an awamori here and they are overpoweringly alcoholic, unbalanced, and sorry to say, unpleasant. This may be the nature of Indica rice, along with the pungent black koji, and why there is such a rich history of agin awamoris in Okinawa – to mellow out flavors over time. So it was no surprise that Hakuryu, made with a blend of aged awamoris (the oldest being 8 years old!) is as smooth and easy as it comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNutty, carmely, with a sweet potato-like earthiness, I love this awamori with its long, dry finish, best served on the rocks\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(with ice water). Pair with rich protein dishes\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003elike my favorites from Albany’s Lao Thai Kitchen: raw beef larb, Nam Kao salad, Lao sausage, and red duck curry. The spicier, the better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Zuisen Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% long grain koji rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25.9% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ 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":"Zuisen Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31765144895567,"sku":"05-500-0004","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/zuisen.jpg?v=1594763366"},{"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":"mizuho-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Mizuho Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-007-awamori-bazaar\"\u003eJune 2021\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI dare you to open this bottle and not finish it all in one night! What I love about awamori is its unique aroma, thanks to the liberal use of black koji – this bottle exemplifies this greatly with notes of Swiss Miss hot chocolate, rice candy, and butterscotch; yet the palate remains crisp. Mizuho has been making awamori since 1848, “Making koji by hand, brewing and distilling it carefully, and aging it slowly,” said Mr. Akira Nakazato of the company. Drink this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with many friends, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKorean BBQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or the next \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebackyard smokeout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e on a hot summer night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Mizuho Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 20% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307601936463,"sku":"05-500-0006","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mizuho.jpg?v=1629427243"},{"product_id":"chuko-ryukyu-kusu-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Chuko Ryukyu Kusu Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-007-awamori-bazaar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJune 2021 \"Awamori Bazaar\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1949 Chuko has been making awamori, and what sets them apart today is the on-site kiln used to fire the clay pots for making kusu. In 2007, Chuko discovered the technology to extract yeast from mangos, and have released various renditions of awamori utilizing this yeast. Mr. Yasufumi Tokuda of Chuko said, “Mango yeast does not create a specific flavor, rather it creates 4-Vinyl Guaiacol (4VG), which creates a strong vanilla aroma during the maturation process.” Get fig leaf, Milk Duds, and soy sauce on the nose; enjoy this complex nectar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (with water) with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoysters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esteak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in a wine glass for dessert with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebutter cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebrownies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. It also makes an excellent Martini!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Chuko Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \/ Yeast: Mango \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 3 years minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chuko Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307606065231,"sku":"05-500-0007","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chuko_awamori_sq.jpg?v=1619997273"},{"product_id":"selephant-kokuto-shochu-btl-750-ml","title":"Selephant Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNishihira Shuzo makes Amami kokuto shochu in the traditional fashion, with 100% clay-pot fermentations and a hefty ratio of rice koji to kokuto (black sugar). Selephant is a brand which showcases Master Distiller Selena's love for elephants (Selephant is one of her nicknames!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shochu expresses so much character from the kokuto: powdered sugar, slate, and intense umami. Selena recommends having this shochu \u003cem\u003emizuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with ice and water) or with soda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNishihira Shuzo's Master Distiller, Selena Nishihira, is a professional musician who regularly preforms during the distilling off-season; she returned to her family distillery on the sole condition she could continue pursuing her musical career. Nishihira Shuzo has a venue on-site!\u003c\/em\u003e  \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 on Amami Island, Japan by Nishihira 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 30% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ 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":"Nishihira Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430075121743,"sku":"05-400-0007","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/selephant.jpg?v=1624825939"},{"product_id":"haleiwa-rainbow-gin-btl-750ml","title":"Haleiwa Rainbow Gin (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade using their flagship Hawaii-only Nami Hana sweet potato shochu as the base spirit, this highly aromatic and herbal gin features many local Hawaiian botanicals including leaves from \u003cem\u003eti\u003c\/em\u003e (cordyline fruticosa), jabon tree, and mango. We get notes of intense szechuan pepper (no doubt from the imo shochu), bitter melon, hinoki, menthol, and lime. Aromatic notes of chamomile and licorice root on the finish. This is a contemplative gin that would be great as a sipper or a dirty martini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the interview with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKen Hirata, owner + toji of Hawaiian Shochu Company, and photos of the distillery on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-ken-hirata-of-hawaiian-shochu-company\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Halei'iwa, Hawaii, by Hawaiian Shochu Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Namihana imo shochu and local Hawaiian botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanicals: Local hawaiian sweet potatoes, black koji, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ered hibiscus, verdant ti, mango, golden jabon wood, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hawaiian Shochu Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39862276685903,"sku":"07-100-0011","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/haleiwa_gin.jpg?v=1648511213"},{"product_id":"chuko-yokka-koji-awamori-btl-720ml","title":"Chuko Yokka Koji Awamori (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis awamori is made using a four-day koji propagation, rearing the magic microbes up to be lean, mean, flavor machines, imparting an almost explosive intensity of flavor to this awamori. This spirit is bright, floral, grassy, and everything in between. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpending no time in clay pots, Yokka Koji is bottled directly from the tank shortly after distillation. Awamori is famous for its aging process, and prized expressions often have spent years and years in clay pots to mellow out the character. Yokka Koji is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat. Chuko Shuzo describes this awamori in terms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshinshu \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(new make); it's bottled much fresher than other expressions (only aged for about a year in stainless steel), so all of the boisterous and dynamic flavors resulting from the koji's long, four-day upbringing (about 2x the length of a typical propagation) and 22 day fermentation are bursting at the seams right after distillation. It practically jumps out of the bottle! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis awamori spreads across the palate like fireworks: soft florals of lavender and chamomile lead into a kaleidoscope of peach, banana, mango, and yogurt, with a note of frosted flakes and shaved coconut on the long finish. Earthy, complex, and relentless at the same time shimmering, fresh, and bright. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Chuko Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chuko Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40080556589135,"sku":"05-500-0010","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yokka-koji.jpg?v=1656546804"},{"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":"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. 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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. 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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"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/shimazake.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}