Sakeba Club brings you another shochu tasting with commentary by Tokyo-based expert, Christopher Pellegrini. Come taste through a variety of shochu during this semi-regular networking event at a co-working space not far from Roppongi Hills. The featured distillery is Ochiai Shuzojo from Miyazaki Prefecture! … [Read more...]
New Korui and Konwa Shochu Products in 2018
This is the official list of new korui shochu (multiply-distilled in a column) and konwa shochu (blended shochu -- korui and otsurui) released last year. This list is adapted from the Japanese government's official numbers as published in May of this year. Brand + MakerCategory + ABVVol. + MSRPMar.かのかKanoka (flavor + label update) --Asahi BeerKo-Otsu Konwa -- … [Read more...]
Shochu Renaissance
The annual Tokyo Shochu Renaissance event is a great chance to sample a wide variety of products while rubbing elbows with the talented folks that make them. 37 distilleries will attend (36 shochu; 1 awamori) Tickets here (link in Japanese). … [Read more...]
Shochu Street in Tokyo
13 Kagoshima shochu distilleries will be conducting a mini Shochu Street event in Tokyo on March 2nd and 3rd. One thousand yen gets you five drink tickets, an exceptional deal! 12 PM - 7 PM on both March 2nd and 3rd. Kanpai! … [Read more...]
Shochu: The Best Medicine
One of the most cheerful and kind people you could ever meet, Dr. Takamine is one of the leading academics in the field of shochu research. An increasing amount of data shows that as far as alcohol is concerned, it’s difficult to find a drink that has as many benefits as shochu. Applying Science to ShochuI recently had the opportunity to listen to a talk given by Dr. … [Read more...]