Shochu, awamori, and whisky are the three major spirits types made in Japan. However, the country also produces a few other Western spirits. This includes rum, gin, and vodka.
Japanese Gin
Suntory Roku Gin
Roku gin is easily the top Japanese gin on the export market. The combination of complexity and low price is impossible to beat.
Learn about this popular gin, what it tastes like, cocktail recommendations, pricing, and more by clicking the button below.
Nikka Coffey Gin
For every Suntory product, there is a Nikka rival, and vice-versa. Nikka Gin takes on Suntory Roku. See how it compares, what it’s made with, and more.
Japanese Rum
Helios Teeda Rum
The Japanese (Okinawan) rum industry has been around for a while. But sparingly few products are exported outside of the country.
Teeda from Okinawa is one of the only brands you can find in the US. My latest post takes a look at this interesting rum’s flavor profile, price, and a few cocktail ideas.
Cor Cor “Green Label” White Rum
Cor Cor Green Label was my introduction to Japanese rum. And years later, I’m still thinking about it.
My review covers everything you want to know about this extremely small production and craft Okinawan rum.