Kagoshima Shochu Total Conquest Manual
When you think of Kagoshima sake, Sweet Potato Shochu comes to mind! Here is how to enjoy the world famous Shochu within Kagoshima City.
Why is Kagoshima Sake Sweet Potato Shochu?
Enjoy the different drinking methods
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Straight
First straight, where you drink a small amount to enjoy the original fragrance and taste. Using a satsuma kiriko cut glass to drink is particularly special. -
On the Rocks
Enjoy the flavor that changes with the melting ice. Firstly add the ice, then the Shochu to your chilled glass. -
Cut with water
Enjoy a strong flavor fitted to you. When you cut it with water, the taste becomes milder. -
Cut with hot water
A drinking method loved by the locals. Enjoy the finest fragrance of potatoes it brings forth.
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How to cut it with hot water so its delicious
The point is to add hot water first, and then gently pour in the Shochu. The steam creates sweetness and flavor, which you can enjoy together with the fragrance. The recommended ratio if Shochu 6: hot water 4
Where to tour sake brewing and buy Shochu
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Satsuma Go Nakakura GALLERIA HOMBO
Satsuma Go Nakakura makes the highest valued Shochu of the Hombo breweries. You can also see footage of the making process.Official website -
Musougura
Musougura, where Satsuma Musou is made. You do not need to book to tour, and the store sells Shochu from other breweries too.Official website
I want to try it once! Difficult to obtain Premium Shochu 3M
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Mori Izo
A rare Sweet Potato Shochu found in the first class of airplanes. -
Maou
The fruity fragrance made using yellow rice malt makes it hard to believe it is Sweet Potato Shochu. -
Murao
One of the few Shochus that the genius Shochu maker, Toshihiko Murao, brews all by himself.
A Shochu bar where you will find your favorite
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Kurojoka, a recommended souvenir.
Kurojoka is a traditional sake kettle from Kagoshima. You can enjoy a mellow taste if you cut the Shochu with water and warm it up. Buy it with Shochu and use it at home!
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