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Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Mugi (Barley), Barley Koji

Age: NAS

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

This shochu was created with the aim of creating a genre-less flavor that is not limited to the fixed concept of barley shochu. It is an uplifting drink with a rich aroma like ripe bananas and cherry brandy, and a bittersweet aftertaste like chocolate cake.

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. One Day Series is an exclusive line-up featuring limited edition or collaboration products created by the talented team at Wakashio Distillery.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato), Rice Koji (Black)

Age: NAS

Cask: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 900 ml / 1800 ml

Shibushi’s other favorite local drink. Made using traditional kuro (black) koji and fresh sweet potatoes grown in Kagoshima. Characterized by the rich, mellow sweetness derived from the kuro koji, with a quality that never gets tiring.

Award: South Kyushu Sake and Shochu Awards 2013

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Murasaki Imo (Purple Sweet Potato), Rice Koji (Black)

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

Made using murasaki (purple) sweet potatoes and a wooden pot still for a shochu with a complex yet delicate depth of flavor, with a mellow aroma with hints of red wine, earl grey, and nuts. 

Award: 97 points at IWSC 2021, IWSC2021 Gold Medal 

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) shochu, passion fruit (from Ōsaki Town, Soo District and Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture), basil

Age: NAS

ABV: 37%

Size: 500 ml

The base of Wakashio Shuzo's premium sweet potato shochu, this infused with passion fruit from "Soo Kagoshima Agricultural Cooperative" in Ōsaki Town, refined herbal notes of fresh basil - creating tropical vibrancy and botanical elegance. 

Wakashio F-Spirits are crafted using non-standard fruits and vegetables from the Osumi Peninsula, this new distilled spirit is based on sweet potato shochu and has a unique aroma created by combining different ingredients. Each bottle captures the essence of southern Japan - a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative spirit-making.

Founded in 1968, Wakashio Distillery is a cooperative partnership of five local distilleries. With a commitment to “diversity,” they leverage their unique characteristics to enhance the production of high-quality and appealing spirits. The distillery is well-regarded, particularly for its connection to Wakashio Shuzo (若潮酒造), a Japanese sake brewery celebrated for its high-quality sake, which emphasizes traditional methods and local ingredients.

Wakashio embodies Japan's mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative spirit-making to create unique sake-based and shochu-based fortified drinks.

Region: Kumamoto, Japan

Distillery: Fukano Shuzo

Distillation Method: Atmospheric

Koji: Rice White (Shiro) / Yellow (Ki) Koji

Age: ~ 3.5 Years

Cask: Ex Bourbon White Oak Cask

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml

THE HACHI SHOCHU, Kome (Rice), Cask Matured is a collaboration with Fukano Shuzo, which was founded in 1823 by Tokiji Fukano and is located at Hitoyoshi city in Kumamoto. This Kome Shochu comprises a vatting of about 75% of Kome Shochu A, a traditional unmatured Kome Shochu and 25% of Kome Shochu B, cask matured (for about 3.5 years in an Ex-Bourbon Cask) to create a perfect balance between the traditional KUMA Shochu with a hint of additional layers of complexity from the cask maturation. The unmatured traditional Kome Shochu A has been produced using premium Japanese rice (with a polishing ratio of about 90%), Shiro Koji (White Koji) and Sake Ginjo Yeast at low temperature fermentation followed by single distillation under vacuum pressure to retain the flavours of the underlying ingredient Kome (Rice). The cask matured component has been produced with Ki Koji (Yellow Koji), Sake Ginjo Yeast and vacuum distillation.

Come and enjoy this special bottling with Hacchan. Kanpai!  

Color: Gold  Nose: A fruity aroma of freshly cooked Japanese rice, mochi cream, fresh green apples, sparkling grapes, honeycomb and a hint of pencil shavings. Palate: Initial sweetness with fresh vanilla and honey reminding us of the oak maturation followed by rice mochi, some fresh apples, plums, apricots and oak spice sweetness at the finish. The flavours of Kome (Rice) come through in the mid palate along with the additional layers from cask maturation.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) shochu, strawberries (Shibushi City, Kagoshima Pref.), cardamom

Age: NAS

ABV: 37%

Size: 500 ml

The base of Wakashio Distillery’s imo shochu, with strawberries from “No-Life Ichigo-no-mura” farm in Shibushi and spicy, refreshing cardamom, result in a spirit that pops. 

Wakashio F-Spirits are crafted using non-standard fruits and vegetables from the Osumi Peninsula, this new distilled spirit is based on sweet potato shochu and has a unique aroma created by combining different ingredients. Each bottle captures the essence of southern Japan - a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative spirit-making.

Founded in 1968, Wakashio Distillery is a cooperative partnership of five local distilleries. With a commitment to “diversity,” they leverage their unique characteristics to enhance the production of high-quality and appealing spirits. The distillery is well-regarded, particularly for its connection to Wakashio Shuzo (若潮酒造), a Japanese sake brewery celebrated for its high-quality sake, which emphasizes traditional methods and local ingredients.

Wakashio embodies Japan's mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative spirit-making to create unique sake-based and shochu-based fortified drinks.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Kogane Sengan Satsuma Imo (Sweet Potato), Rice Koji (Black) 

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

Traditional kame pots for fermentation and wooden pot still for distillation result in this imo shochu with a slight aroma of cedar and deep flavor. Blending with aged shochu brings out even more depth of flavor, but also a mellow mouthfeel.

Award: 92 points at IWSC 2022

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) shochu, green yuzu (from Higashi-Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture), White Pepper

Age: NAS

ABV: 37%

Size: 500 ml

The base of Wakashio Shuzo's sweet potato shochu, this vibrant expression is infused with "Mecena Shokusai Center's green yuzu juice" from Soo City and elegantly spiced white pepper for a refined yet lively character. 

Wakashio F-Spirits are crafted using non-standard fruits and vegetables from the Osumi Peninsula, this new distilled spirit is based on sweet potato shochu and has a unique aroma created by combining different ingredients. Each bottle captures the essence of southern Japan - a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative spirit-making.

Founded in 1968, Wakashio Distillery is a cooperative partnership of five local distilleries. With a commitment to “diversity,” they leverage their unique characteristics to enhance the production of high-quality and appealing spirits. The distillery is well-regarded, particularly for its connection to Wakashio Shuzo (若潮酒造), a Japanese sake brewery celebrated for its high-quality sake, which emphasizes traditional methods and local ingredients.

Wakashio embodies Japan's mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative spirit-making to create unique sake-based and shochu-based fortified drinks.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Mugi (Barley), Barley Koji (White)

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720 ml / 1800 ml

Mugi shochu that has been carefully aged in kame pots for a clean, fruity aroma with hints of caramel.

Award: 91 points at IWSC 2022

Region: Kumamoto, Japan

Distillery: Fukano Shuzo

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 900ml

A Signature Kumamon label from Fukano Shuzo. Refreshing, gentle sweetness, grassy. Taste more earthy along with fresh fruit i.e., apple, sour plum and finish with some spices.

Region:  Kumamoto, Japan

Distillery: Fukano Shuzo

Age: NAS

ABV: 20%

Size: 500 ml

Crafted from Kyushu spring water and organic French roast coffee beans, "Kuroro" is a refined shochu with no added sugar, allowing for versatile drinking options. Enjoy it hot or cold for a unique experience. Using Honkaku Kuma Shochu and Coffee beans from Key Coffee, no sugar added.

Region: Kumamoto, Japan

Distillery: Fukano Shuzo

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720ml

Authentic shochu made through atmospheric distillation, fermented and matured with old clay vats from the late Edo period. Given that it is a black koji with atmosphere distillation, hence give full bodied and complex flavour to the Shochu. Nutty with sweet fresh fruit and olive taste. Finishing stays long in the month

Region: Kumamoto, Japna

Distillery: Fukano Shuzo

Distillation Method: Vacuum

Koji: Rice White Koji

Age: NAS

ABV: 25%

Size: 720ml

Sharp and elegant taste with a gentle gin jo aroma. Lacking any distinct quirks thanks to being vacuum distilled, it is perfect match to Japanese cuisine. Stone fruit i.e., peach, salty and umami come through. It changes in the middle to more tropical fruity like banana. Hint of chocolate bitter at the finishing. Using Sake yeast and white koji for the fermentation. Under the low temperature, it enhances the aroma of the Shochu. 

• Region: Japan
• Distillery: Miroku Shuzo
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 25%
• Size: 720 ml

Juo, Mugi Shochu is a premium spirit crafted from locally grown barley in Kitsuki City, Oita, Japan. Distilled under atmospheric pressure, this shochu reflects the unique terroir of its region, showcasing the dedication to quality and tradition inherent in Miroku Shuzo's production methods.

The resulting spirit is smooth yet perfectly balanced, offering an inviting profile that highlights the natural flavors of barley.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Aromas of fresh dough and cereal greet the senses, reminiscent of a bustling bakery, providing a warm and comforting introduction.
• Palate: On the palate, expect a harmonious blend of malty notes accompanied by subtle hints of ripe pear, which add a refreshing touch.
• Finish: The experience culminates in a delightful finish of dark chocolate, creating a rich and satisfying aftertaste that lingers beautifully.

Serving Suggestions:
Juo, Mugi Shochu is versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. It is particularly excellent as a Shochu Highball, where its smooth character shines. This shochu pairs exceptionally well with seafood and tempura, enhancing the flavors of these dishes while providing a refreshing contrast.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) shochu, cucumbers (Higashikushira Town, Kagoshima Pref.), lavender

Age: NAS

ABV: 37%

Size: 500 ml

The base of Wakashio Distillery's Imo shochu, with cucumbers from "Yoshigasaki Nouen" farm in Higashikushira and aromatic lavender, result in an elegant spirit.

Wakashio F-Spirits are crafted using non-standard fruits and vegetables from the Osumi Peninsula, this new distilled spirit is based on sweet potato shochu and has a unique aroma created by combining different ingredients. Each bottle captures the essence of southern Japan - a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative spirit-making.

Founded in 1968, Wakashio Distillery is a cooperative partnership of five local distilleries. With a commitment to “diversity,” they leverage their unique characteristics to enhance the production of high-quality and appealing spirits. The distillery is well-regarded, particularly for its connection to Wakashio Shuzo (若潮酒造), a Japanese sake brewery celebrated for its high-quality sake, which emphasizes traditional methods and local ingredients.

Wakashio embodies Japan's mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative spirit-making to create unique sake-based and shochu-based fortified drinks.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) shochu, carrots (from Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture), star anise

Age: NAS

ABV: 37%

Size: 500 ml

The base of Wakashio Shuzo's sweet potato shochu, this sweet and fragrant drink is infused with "Ishida Farm's carrots" from Kanoya City and the oriental aroma of star anise.

Wakashio F-Spirits are crafted using non-standard fruits and vegetables from the Osumi Peninsula, this new distilled spirit is based on sweet potato shochu and has a unique aroma created by combining different ingredients. Each bottle captures the essence of southern Japan - a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative spirit-making.

Founded in 1968, Wakashio Distillery is a cooperative partnership of five local distilleries. With a commitment to “diversity,” they leverage their unique characteristics to enhance the production of high-quality and appealing spirits. The distillery is well-regarded, particularly for its connection to Wakashio Shuzo (若潮酒造), a Japanese sake brewery celebrated for its high-quality sake, which emphasizes traditional methods and local ingredients.

Wakashio embodies Japan's mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative spirit-making to create unique sake-based and shochu-based fortified drinks.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Miroku Shuzo

Age: 3 - 4 Years

ABV: 30%

Size: 720 ml

Discover the exquisite flavors of The HACHI Shochu, Barley (Mugi), Cask Matured, a unique collaboration with Miroku Shuzo, a family-owned craft distillery in Oita, Japan. This exceptional spirit is crafted from local barley grown in Kitsuki and Usa, both located near the distillery.

Production Process:
Single distilled under normal atmospheric pressure, this Honkaku Shochu preserves the rich flavors of its primary ingredient. Batch 3 is matured for approximately 3-4 years in refill white oak casks, enhancing the spirit with additional complexity and depth.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The aroma opens with a delightful blend of vanilla, honey, fresh fruits, and oak spices, accompanied by fresh pencil shavings. As it develops, hints of wet dough and caramel candy sweetness from the barley (mugi) emerge.
• Palate: Begins with notes of vanilla and honey, intertwined with oak, evolving into a delightful profile of toasted raisin bread with a generous amount of nuttiness, subtle smokiness, and spices.
• Finish: A smooth and lingering finish, balancing the sweetness of caramel and the warmth of oak, leaving a satisfying aftertaste that invites another sip.

Embark on a tasting journey with The HACHI Shochu, where traditional craftsmanship meets innovative maturation for a truly remarkable experience.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) Shochu, Juniper berry

Age: NAS

ABV: 42.4%

Size: 500 ml

The only craft gin in the world that is made in a wooden pot still. Several types of sweet potato shochu are blended for a harmonious balance with juniper berries. The sweet aftertaste of the sweet potato shochu and the rich aroma of juniper result in a striking spirit. 

Award: IWSC2022 Bronze Medal 

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. 424 GIN series is the world’s only craft gin made in a wooden pot still. A brand that seeks out a new form of Japanese gin to share with the world.

Region: Kagoshima, Japan

Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo

Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) Shochu, Juniper berry, Coriander seed, Angelica root, Orris root, Cardamom

Age: NAS

ABV: 42.4%

Size: 500 ml

In additional to juniper berries, four botanicals often used for classic London gin are added. The aromatic framework of gin, the depth of flavor derived from sweet potato shochu, and the elegant and dry aftertaste of orris root leave a memorable impression.

Wakashio Distillery was established in 1968 as the cooperative partnership of 5 local distilleries. With the theme of “diversity,” they strive to make the most of our unique personalities and strengthen our framework for producing high-quality and appealing spirits. 424 GIN series is the world’s only craft gin made in a wooden pot still. A brand that seeks out a new form of Japanese gin to share with the world.

Region: Japan / World
Distillery: Yamazakura, Sasanokawa Shuzo / World
Age: NAS
ABV: 46%
Size: 700 ml

The Yamazakura 'Precious' Blended Japanese Whisky is made by Sasanokawa Shuzo Co, a small distillery in Japan. Their own distillation has also gone through turbulent times in sync with the Japanese whisky market's boom and bust cycles with bulk spirit imports replacing their own production through these times. 

This 'Precious' Blended Japanese Whisky includes a rich selection of malt whiskies in the blend delivering a more velvety palate and notes of vanilla, honey, apricots with an elegant sweetness balanced with malty cereals.