Yakushima-cho , KAGOSHIMA
Undiluted Shochu Yakusugi
げんしゅやくすぎ ／ Genshu Yakusugi
Potato shochu
This potato shochu is made with sweet and soft water from Yakushima and high quality sweet potatoes. It is processed in earthenware crocks over a long period of time. Its richness and sweetness are distinctive of undiluted shochu.
- Sake brewery
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本坊酒造株式会社
- Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd. -
Flavor profile
Recommended serving method
Straight
On the rocks
With water
With hot water
With club soda
Cocktails
Sake set, glass
A wide-mouth tumbler that quickens evaporation and brings out umami. Ceramic cups, which create smooth mouthfeel, are ideal for shochu with hot water. Cups made of stainless steel or other metal are good for shochu with cold water.
Food pairing
Seafood dish like simmered fish, takaebi shrimp sashimi, and monkfish liver served with ponzu sauce.
Sake profile
| Prefecture | KAGOSHIMA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Yakushima-cho |
| Ingredients | Sweet potato, rice koji |
| Types of the main ingredient | Koganesengan |
| Ingredients' primary production region | Kagoshima prefecture |
| Acl / Vol. | 37% |
Type of shochu
Potato shochu
Rice shochu
Barley shochu
Buckwheat shochu
Brown sugar shochu
Awamori (rice shochu)
ごま焼酎
Other