Honkaku Shochu
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Umami in a bottle
Don't call it 'Japanese Vodka'
An artisanal spirit unique to Japan, honkaku (authentic) shochu melds the flavors of koji and its diverse base ingredients through single distillation. Whether straight, rokku (on the rocks), sodawari (with soda), mizuwari (with cold water), oyuwari (with hot water), or in a cocktail, honkaku shochu is a flavorful, lower-proof spirit that can be enjoyed with meals or on its own.
WHAT'S IT MADE FROM?
With dozens of officially recognized base ingredients for honkaku shochu, there is something for every taste. Some of the most common include:
IMO
MUGI
KOME
KOKUTO
Shochu Republic
Barley Bunny
Mugi - Beniotome Distillery, Fukuoka - 25% ABV
Sweet, mild aroma like bananas and cotton candy. Light, smooth barley flavor.
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Shochu Republic
Long Pepper Crane
Kome - Toyonaga Distillery, Kumamoto - 25% ABV
A honkaku shochu base with long pepper. Mix with tonic for a tangy, spicy cola flavor.
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Beniotome Standard
Eguchi Hisashi Edition
Mugi - Beniotome Distillery, Fukuoka - 25% ABV
A true original: honkaku shochu with the rich, delicate scent and flavor of sesame.
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Shochu Republic
Sweet Potato Robbin
Imo - Uto Distillery, Kagoshima - 25% ABV
Fruity, grape-like flavor with a lingering sweetness of tropical fruits.
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Goto Imo
Barrel Aged
Imo - Goto Retto Distillery, Nagasaki - 23% ABV
Made from super-sweet Beniharuka potatoes and aged in oak and sherry barrels.
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Umigarasu
Japanese Water-Aged 5 Years
Mugi - Ikinohana Distillery, Nagasaki - 25% ABV
Water added before aging creates a smooth, lustrous flavor that doesn't get diluted.