November 1st was Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Day, and we here at Shochu Pro hope you were able to enjoy a glass or two that evening. But did you know that the first was also Sushi Day? Well, the good folks at Satsuma Shuzo certainly did. And they planned way ahead. Enter "Jan" (両 / じゃん), the sweet potato shochu that is distilled and aged to pair easily with all manner … [Read more...]
Three Ms Tasting Sheet
This sheet pits three heavyweights against each other--the three Ms. They are none other than Mori'izou, Murao, and Maou (no disrespect intended to the fourth M, Manzen). These three imo shochu from Kagoshima Prefecture are placed side by side not only because they're some of the most famous labels in the industry, but also because they feature differing production styles. … [Read more...]