Towari Soba Shochu Review
Towari is the original 100% soba shochu. It’s rich, nutty, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Takara Shuzo released this honkaku shochu… Read More »Towari Soba Shochu Review
Shochu & Awamori
Shochu 焼酎 (shoh choo)
Awamori 泡盛 (ah wah moh ree)
Jougo – Amami Shochu
Jougo is a famous black sugar shochu. And if you’re outside of Japan, it’s one of the only of its kind available. This post explores… Read More »Jougo – Amami Shochu
What is Shochu?
Shochu is a beloved spirit within Japan. Outside of the country, it remains mysterious and hard to get. This article will answer the most fundamental… Read More »What is Shochu?
Iichiko Silhouette: Review & Price
Iichiko Silhouette is the ultimate gateway shochu. We review this famous barley shochu and suggest retailers, pairings, and chuhai recipes.
Shochu and Awamori Retail Guide
Last Updated: 2/5/2021 Shochu and awamori can be hard to find, but we want to change that. Check out our list of retailers in major… Read More »Shochu and Awamori Retail Guide
How to Become a Shochu Samurai
Shochu and Awamori Educational Resources Shochu and awamori are some of the most delicious Japanese alcoholic beverages. And they’re also some of the least understood.… Read More »How to Become a Shochu Samurai
Kuro Kirishima
Kuro Kirishima Imo Shochu from Miyazaki Last Updated 8/4/2020 Kuro Kirishima is a super popular honkaku sweet potato shochu. It’s relatively lean and dry. Notes… Read More »Kuro Kirishima
Satsuma Shiranami
Kagoshima’s Satsuma Shiranami Imo Shochu Last Updated 1/2/2020 Satsuma Shiranami is a mega-popular sweet potato shochu brand from Kagoshima. It has a soft, sweet-ish, and… Read More »Satsuma Shiranami
Hozan Beniazuma — Genshu Imo Shochu
Hozan ‘Beniazuma’ Genshu Imo Shochu At a Glance: Strong, rich, round, nutty, and complex sweet potato shochu. A limited-production spirit that’s best served as a… Read More »Hozan Beniazuma — Genshu Imo Shochu