Shochu that goes with japanese craft bitters (yuzu, shiso, umami)

Bitter and aperitivo

These are bottles to mix japanese craft bitters (yuzu, shiso, umami) into. Some of them taste of it too, and where that is the reason a bottle is here, its line says so.

The Japanese Bitters, five 100ml expressions, sold at Astor Wines in New York. Angostura at nearly 45 percent is a small spike in a 25 percent drink in a way these are not.

Best bottles for japanese craft bitters (yuzu, shiso, umami)

The strongest matches in the catalogue, across every style. Everything below is the same ranking opened out by what the shochu is made from.

Sho-KINAwamori · Okinawa

The Umami expression is kelp, shiitake and bonito, aimed at the savoury side the bottle is described with

Chuko Ryukyu AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Tomigusuku)

caramel, smoky, rich, earthy

Kuro Kirishima ShochuTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · Miyazaki

sweet potato, roasted sweet potato, umami, silky

Seifuku Vintage AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Ishigaki)

rich, full-bodied, aged, umami

Zuisen Hiryu AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Naha)

umami, rich, full-bodied, cask

Aka Maoh Shochu Red Satan 12Imo (sweet potato) · Miyazaki

sweet potato, umami, rich, sweet

Aka RiemonImo (sweet potato) · Kagoshima

sweet potato, umami, rich, sweet

Chiran BukeyashikiImo (sweet potato) · Kagoshima

Tokushima yuzu at 27 percent, which is the shochu's own strength, so a dropper moves flavour and not proof

Densuki Black KojiImo (sweet potato) · Miyazaki

sweet potato, umami, sweet, rich

Kaido Imo ShochuImo (sweet potato) · Kagoshima

sweet potato, umami, soft, full-bodied

Kiroku 'Memory' Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · Miyazaki

A shiso bottle and a shiso bitters are the same leaf twice, one distilled and one steeped

Kogane no TsuyuImo (sweet potato) · Kanagawa

sweet potato, umami, smooth

Grouped by what the shochu is made from, because that is the level the reasoning works at: what this does to an imo shochu is a fact about imo shochu rather than about one bottle. Within each style the strongest matches come first, and bottles we pour are marked rather than promoted. The scores are the same engine that recommends a mixer from a bottle, run the other way round, but the labels are not: a bottle page badges at most twelve strong matches and at most three per family, so that the twelve describe that bottle rather than the same citrus and soda every time. Here there is no cap, so a pairing badged strong on this page can read as a good match on the bottle's own.

Imo shochu

A bitter answers the earth with more earth, amaro and gentian most of all. A split-base imo drink then reads as intentional rather than odd.

Kuro Kirishima ShochuTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

The Umami expression is kelp, shiitake and bonito, aimed at the savoury side the bottle is described with

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Aka Maoh Shochu Red Satan 12Imo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

sweet potato, umami, rich, sweet

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Aka RiemonImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, umami, rich, sweet

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Chiran BukeyashikiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

Tokushima yuzu at 27 percent, which is the shochu's own strength, so a dropper moves flavour and not proof

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Densuki Black KojiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

sweet potato, umami, sweet, rich

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Kaido Imo ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, umami, soft, full-bodied

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Kiroku 'Memory' Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

A shiso bottle and a shiso bitters are the same leaf twice, one distilled and one steeped

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Kogane no TsuyuImo (sweet potato) · KanagawaStrong match

sweet potato, umami, smooth

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Kuro RiemonImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, umami, rich

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Maeda RiemonImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, smooth, clean, aged

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MahokoImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

sweet potato, umami, rich, aged

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Meigetsu PremiumImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

sweet potato, umami, soft, clean

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Meigetsu Wine Yeast ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

sweet potato, floral, fruity, umami

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Murasaki SodachiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, fruity, umami, rich

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Ouka 'Song of Praise' Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiStrong match

sweet potato, citrus, floral, caramel

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Satsuma KirinoImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, umami, rich, aged

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Satsuma-ShimabijinImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, smooth, soft, clean

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Satsuma TanabataImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaStrong match

sweet potato, smooth, nutty, umami

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Kirishima No.8 ShochuTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

muscat, citrus, floral, sweet potato

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Benko no UtaImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, umami

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ColorfulImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, umami

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Hinamusume UnfilteredImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, umami

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Isadaisen BLACK (black koji)Imo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, rich, smooth, umami

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Isadaisen (white koji)Imo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, smooth, umami, light-bodied

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Komasa Kurano Shikon Pink ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, citrus, fruity, mint

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Kuro-ShimabijinImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, sweet, clean, rich

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Nakamura Gyokuro Kuro Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, pear, grassy, rich

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RiemonImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, smooth, sweet, vanilla

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Daiyame 40 Imo ShochuTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

There is enough weight here to stand up to a bitter or a spice without disappearing under it.

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Kuro Kirishima MELTTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

vanilla, cask, rich, crisp

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Satsuma Kuradashi Genshu ShochuTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, sweet, rich, full-bodied

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Aisome 40Imo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, smooth, rich, sweet

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AkaeImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, aged

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Akarui Nouson Akaimo Jikomi Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, pineapple, maple, mineral

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Black Meigetsu 25 degreesImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, rich, clean, sweet

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Chie Imai Morris Spirits ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, floral, full-bodied

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Chiho no KuraImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, rich, sweet

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GoroImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, aged

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Goto Imo 40Imo (sweet potato) · NagasakiGood match

sweet potato, fruity, silky, smooth

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Goto Imo Beniharuka Barrel-AgedImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiGood match

sweet potato, sweet, sherry-like, cask

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Gotonada BenisatsumaImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiGood match

sweet potato, apple, soft, rich

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Gotonada KurokojiImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiGood match

sweet potato, soft, rich, full-bodied

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Gotonada ShirokojiImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiGood match

sweet potato, smooth, rich, light-bodied

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Hamanoimota Shochu 12Imo (sweet potato) · TottoriGood match

sweet potato, smooth, sweet

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HanadoriImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, tropical fruit, bright, aged

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Hinamusume Aged in KameImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, smooth, aged

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Houzan Josen Tama AkaneImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, tea, rich

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Ikenotsuyu KoshuImo (sweet potato) · KumamotoGood match

sweet potato, milky, soft, aged

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Issho Bronze Imo ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, aged

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Kaikouzu Imo ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, smooth, rich, sweet

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Kappa No SasoimizuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, rich, full-bodied

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Kiccho HouzanImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, spice, clean, sharp

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Komasa Migaki ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, whisky-like, cask

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KuramatsuImo (sweet potato) · KumamotoGood match

sweet potato, smooth, rich, sweet

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Kuro Isanishiki Sweet Potato Shochu 900mlImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, rich, sweet

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Kuro OnibiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, roasted sweet potato, rich, clean

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Kuro YokaichiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, rich, full-bodied

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KurokameImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, smooth, rich

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ManzenImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, fruity, earthy, mineral

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Mitsutake Hokuto RaohImo (sweet potato) · SagaGood match

sweet potato, smooth, sweet

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Nakamata 28 degreesImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, sweet, smooth, aged

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Nakamura Gyokuro ShiroImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, earthy, crisp, aged

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Nami Hana BANZAI Strength Black and WhiteImo (sweet potato)Good match

sweet potato, yogurt, creamy texture

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Nankai Imo BlackImo (sweet potato) · Kagoshima (Ibusuki)Good match

sweet potato, lychee, floral, fruity

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Naruto Kintoki Sato MusumeImo (sweet potato) · TokushimaGood match

sweet potato, soft, light-bodied, sweet

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Naruto KomachiImo (sweet potato) · TokushimaGood match

sweet potato, rich, full-bodied

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Natsu no Mannen 'Summer Penguin' Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, tropical fruit, floral, caramel

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Nouka no Yome Yaki Imo Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, vanilla, creamy texture, bright

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Roku Kannon (Six Deities)Imo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, rich, purple sweet potato

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Ryudon Taru ChozoImo (sweet potato) · SaitamaGood match

sweet potato, whisky-like, aged

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Sasshu Sekitoba ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, rich, crisp, soft

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SatohImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, aged

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Satoh KuroImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, tea, vanilla, mushroom

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Satsuma GodaiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, rich, soft, aged

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Satsuma KurasuishoImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, clean, aged

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Satsuma Kuro TanabataImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, rich, full-bodied, sweet

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Satsuma ShiranamiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, full-bodied, sweet

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Senya no YumeImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, soft, smooth, aged

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SG Shochu IMOImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, floral, soft, maple

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Shoro Interlude Chestnut Barrel Aged Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, vanilla, toast, spice

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Suki ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, sweet, soft, rich

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Tekkan ShiroImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, soft, smooth, rich

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Watanabe Distillery 'Yuki no Mannen - Winter Penguin' Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, tropical fruit, floral, caramel

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Watanabe Shochu Bros 'Imo' Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, roasted sweet potato, aged

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YamajishiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiGood match

sweet potato, sweet, rich, full-bodied

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Yamatozakura Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaGood match

sweet potato, tropical fruit, pepper, sweet

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Aisome 25Imo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

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Aisome BlueImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, sweet, clean, soft

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Akarui NousonImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, pineapple, tropical fruit, fruity

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Arawaza SakurajimaImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, banana, vanilla, clean

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Baked Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · TokushimaWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, crisp, clean

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Beni-IkkoImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, sweet

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Chiran Tea ChuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, tea

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Chiyomusubi Hama no ImotaImo (sweet potato) · TottoriWorth trying

sweet potato

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CrioImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato

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Daichi no KaamiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, light-bodied, long finish

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Daiyame Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, lychee, grape, muscat

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Densuki White KojiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Goto ImoImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiWorth trying

sweet potato, fruity, soft, sweet

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Heihachiro Organic Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, dry, sweet

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HinamusumeImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, sweet, soft, light-bodied

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Hinamusume 25 degreesImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Hinamusume Black KojiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, fruity, soft

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Hokutan HouzanImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, dry, sweet

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IchiyonImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, berry, soft, sweet

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IkenotsuyuImo (sweet potato) · KumamotoWorth trying

sweet potato, sweet

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Ikenotsuyu DochakuImo (sweet potato) · KumamotoWorth trying

sweet potato

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Ikenotsuyu HojoImo (sweet potato) · KumamotoWorth trying

sweet potato, roasted grain

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Imosei TakachihoImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, smooth, toast

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Iso no NamiheiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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ItoImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiWorth trying

sweet potato, sweet, soft

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Jikuya BlackImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, earthy

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Jikuya WhiteImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, spice, sweet

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Kagemusha Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · OitaWorth trying

sweet potato, light-bodied, clean, sweet

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Kodama Toji Junpei Beni Imo Crimson Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, coffee, earthy, pepper

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Komasa Akazaru ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, floral, fruity, clean

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Komasa Kurano Shikon Green ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, melon, banana, sweet

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Kozuru Kuro Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, funky

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KukaiImo (sweet potato) · KochiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Kurano Shikon Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, light-bodied, dry, aged

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Kuro ShiranamiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, light-bodied, sweet

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Meigetsu 25 degreesImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, fruity

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Meigetsu MasariImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, sweet, clean, fruity

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Meiji no Imo GotonadaImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Meiji no ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, sweet

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Mitsutake Hokuto KenshiroImo (sweet potato) · SagaWorth trying

sweet potato

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MogetsuImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, smooth, fruity, bright

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Moriizou Ultra PR ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, tropical fruit, floral, smooth

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NakamuraImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, pear, grassy, light-bodied

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Nami Hana Batch #25 Big Island Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato)Worth trying

sweet potato, clean

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Nami Hana Diamond Head ProofImo (sweet potato)Worth trying

sweet potato

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Nasakeshima ImoImo (sweet potato) · TokyoWorth trying

sweet potato, roasted sweet potato, roasted grain, sweet

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New Shochu BenisatsumaImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiWorth trying

sweet potato, bright

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New Shochu KurokojiImo (sweet potato) · NagasakiWorth trying

sweet potato, bright

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Nouka no Yome Murasaki Yaki Imo Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, white peach, grape, berry

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OnibiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, roasted sweet potato, sweet

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Purple & PearImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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RyomaImo (sweet potato) · KochiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Sakura ShiranamiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, crisp

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Sasshu Sekitoba Shochu MatchaImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, tea

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Satsuma Bansei Kametsubo JikomiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato

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Satsuma HozanImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, soft, sweet

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Satsuma Kuro GodaiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, crisp, sweet

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Shima GuroImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, smooth

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Shima no Izumi 25Imo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, bright

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Shima no Izumi 35Imo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, bright

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Shiratsuyu Mayuko Sweet Potato ShochuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, smooth

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Shiro KirishimaImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Silver StarImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, light-bodied, clean, dry

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Sonson GamuImo (sweet potato) · KochiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Tekkan BlackImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, smooth, sweet, long finish

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Tenson Korin (Kourin)Imo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato

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Toji JunpeiImo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, tropical fruit, spice, light-bodied

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TsurumiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, smoky, rich, long finish

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TsurushiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato, sweet

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UmiImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

sweet potato

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Yamaneko "Wild Cat"Imo (sweet potato) · MiyazakiWorth trying

sweet potato, lychee, white peach, tropical fruit

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Tomino Hozan Imo ShochuTasted at JurakuImo (sweet potato) · KagoshimaWorth trying

citrus, pear, sweet potato, clean

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Awamori

Aged kusu is intense enough to meet amaro without either one winning.

Sho-KINAwamori · OkinawaStrong match

The Umami expression is kelp, shiitake and bonito, aimed at the savoury side the bottle is described with

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Chuko Ryukyu AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Tomigusuku)Strong match

caramel, smoky, rich, earthy

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Seifuku Vintage AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Ishigaki)Strong match

rich, full-bodied, aged, umami

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Zuisen Hiryu AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Naha)Strong match

umami, rich, full-bodied, cask

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Kuon Ryukyu AwamoriAwamori · OkinawaStrong match

Tokushima yuzu at 27 percent, which is the shochu's own strength, so a dropper moves flavour and not proof

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Ryu 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaStrong match

rice, citrus, roasted grain, sweet

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Ryu Kusu BlackAwamori · OkinawaStrong match

rice, smooth, maple, umami

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Zanpa Premium 35 AwamoriAwamori · OkinawaStrong match

rice, citrus, tropical fruit, vanilla

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Zanpa White AwamoriAwamori · OkinawaStrong match

rice, smooth, soft, clean

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Kumejima no Kumesen Black 30Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, umami, clean, light-bodied

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Sho KAMIMURA 40Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, citrus

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Zuisen Kouryu AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Naha)Good match

There is enough weight here to stand up to a bitter or a spice without disappearing under it.

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10 Year Aged 2001 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, clean, smooth, aged

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2003 Aged 29 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Angel's Dream KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Chuko Ryukyu Kusu AwamoriAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Chuko Yokka Koji Ryukyu AwamoriAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, pear, caramel, rich

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Coarse Filtered Awamori 44 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, rich

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Danryu CRAFT 3 Year KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, cask, aged

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Danryu SHIPAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, whisky-like, cask, aged

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Donan 59 Seventeen YearAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, savory, aged

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Fuyu Awamori 25Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Jar 43 degrees 3-Sho and 5-ShoAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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KamejikomiAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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KokkaAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Kumejima no Kumesen Deigo Aged 35 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, bright, aged

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Kumejima no Kumesen Deigo Aged 43 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, clean, bright, aged

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KyoutenAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice

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Manza 10 Year Aged 40 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, rich, sweet

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Manza 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, soft, rich, sweet

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Manza Aged 25 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, soft, smooth, rich

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Manza Aged 40 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, rich, sweet

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Manza Aged 43 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, aged

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Manza Kusu Tatsumaki TsuboAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Manza Aged Shuro-wrapped Jar 40 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, soft, rich, sweet

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Manza Kusu Production 44 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, sweet

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Manza One Cup Aged 15 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Manza Raw Spirit 47 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, rich

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Matsufuji Kusu BlendAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Matsufuji Black 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, soft, aged

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Matsufuji Coarse FilterAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, rich

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Matsufuji Premium Blend 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, rich, sweet

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Matsufuji Three Year KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Nakijin Castle KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, sweet, smooth, rich

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NanpuAwamori · Okinawa (Naha)Good match

rice

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NAVI Aged 20 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, soft, aged

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Okinohikari 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, soft, clean, aged

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Okinohikari Aged 35 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, sweet, crisp, smooth

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Okinohikari Aged 43 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, roasted grain, aged

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On a Village 27 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, sweet

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On a Village 42 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, sweet

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Ryukyu 1429 KazeAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Ryukyu 1429 TsuchiAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Ryukyu Awamori, Chuko DistilleryAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, sherry-like, aged

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Sakimoto Coarse Filtered 44 degrees Shuro-wrapped Five-Sho JarAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Sakimoto Revival Label 25 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, soft, smooth

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Sakura Yamakawa Ryukyu Awamori KoshuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, steamed rice, soft, caramel

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Sennen no Hibiki Long-Matured KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, sweet, soft, smooth

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Sennen no Hibiki Long-Matured Kusu 43Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Shigure 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, rich

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Shigure 43 degrees 1800mlAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, rich

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Shigure Aged 7 Year Old 42 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, sweet, aged

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Shigure Aged Pink Bottle 29 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Shimagome no KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, aged

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ShimakazeAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice

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Shimauta AwamoriAwamori · Okinawa (Itoman)Good match

rice, smooth, crisp, aged

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Shurei 3 Year KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, sweet, oily

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Shurei 44Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice

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Shurei Genshu 51Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, rich

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Three Year AgedAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, smooth, sweet, aged

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Utsukushiki Furusato 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, sweet, rich, full-bodied

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Utsukushiki Furusato KusuAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, aged

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Zanpa 1999Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, cherry, vanilla, caramel

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Zanpa BlackAwamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, clean, sharp, aged

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Zanpa Premium 30Awamori · OkinawaGood match

rice, vanilla, funky, creamy texture

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Zuisen "Hakuryu" Kusu AwamoriAwamori · Okinawa (Naha)Good match

rice, nutty, dry, aged

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Sakura Ichiban 44 AwamoriAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

Kelp and bonito next to a cocoa note is two kitchens at once

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Ryukyu Ohcho AwamoriTasted at JurakuAwamori · Okinawa (Miyakojima)Worth trying

The Japanese Bitters, five 100ml expressions, sold at Astor Wines in New York. Angostura at nearly 45 percent is a small spike in a 25 percent drink in a way these are not.

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Donan Green BottleAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, smooth, cereal, sweet

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Donan KubamakiAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Hojun Roman 35Awamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, toast, sweet

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Kagokorogoro (using Kumamoto rice)Awamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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KariyushiAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Manza Coral Village Declaration Commemorative 35 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Manza Fuka 20 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, clean, sweet

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Marudai 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, clean, smooth

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Masahiro Awamori (line, unspecified expression)Awamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Matsufuji Red 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, light-bodied, sweet

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Okinohikari 25 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Ryu 20 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Ryu Black 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Ryu Gold 25 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Ryukyu 1429 MizuAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Ryukyu Awamori, Taragawa DistilleryAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Sakimoto Kuranami 25 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, crisp

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Sakimoto Revival Label 30 degreesAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, soft

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Seifuku Ryukyu Awamori JikabiAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, earthy, mushroom, rich

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Shirayuri Inui 44 AwamoriAwamori · Okinawa (Ishigaki)Worth trying

rice

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Shurei 30Awamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Tama no TsuyuAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Yorokobi 25 degrees 720mlAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice, soft

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Yorokobi Rising Rising Half-Rise 25 degrees 4500mlAwamori · OkinawaWorth trying

rice

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Kome shochu

A light rice spirit can be bullied by amaro. Keep the bitter under a quarter ounce or pick a heavier bottle.

24-DO Kinjo ShiroKome (rice) · KumamotoGood match

The Umami expression is kelp, shiitake and bonito, aimed at the savoury side the bottle is described with

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Brooklyn Kura Kasutori ShochuKome (rice)Good match

Tokushima yuzu at 27 percent, which is the shochu's own strength, so a dropper moves flavour and not proof

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MotokoKome (rice) · MiyazakiGood match

rice, umami, rich, aged

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Aki no Tsuyu JunmaiKome (rice) · KumamotoGood match

rice, umami, crisp, sweet

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Goki KomeKome (rice) · FukuokaGood match

rice, soft, umami, rich

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Hakutake KomoriutaKome (rice)Good match

rice, citrus, aged

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HyakuKome (rice) · KumamotoGood match

rice, umami, rich

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Sento Junmai Ginjo Shochu 25Kome (rice) · KochiGood match

rice, umami

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Aki no Tsuyu Kura no KodawariKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

There is enough weight here to stand up to a bitter or a spice without disappearing under it.

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Aki no Tsuyu TaruKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, vanilla, smooth, sweet

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Aki no Tsuyu Zen Koji KoshuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, rich, aged

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Amakusa Jukusei KoshuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, soft, rich, aged

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Amakusa KoshuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, smooth, aged

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HakutakeKome (rice)Worth trying

rice, smooth, full-bodied, cask

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Sengetsu Taru Rice ShochuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, smooth, aged, cask

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Toki No KokuinKome (rice) · MieWorth trying

rice, cask, aged

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Tokuchu Beisei AmakusaKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, smooth, rich

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Yamasemi Rice ShochuKome (rice) · MiyazakiWorth trying

rice, soft, smoky, creamy texture

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Kiuchi Rice Shochu ClassicTasted at JurakuKome (rice) · IbarakiWorth trying

The Japanese Bitters, five 100ml expressions, sold at Astor Wines in New York. Angostura at nearly 45 percent is a small spike in a 25 percent drink in a way these are not.

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Kiuchi Rice Shochu GinkaTasted at JurakuKome (rice) · IbarakiWorth trying

rice, ginjo-like, floral, aged

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AmakusaKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, ginjo-like

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BatsugunKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, soft

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Black Koji BatsugunKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, rich

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GankutsuoKome (rice) · MiyazakiWorth trying

rice, floral, aged

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Ginrei ShiroKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, floral, smooth, soft

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Ginsho FusanotsuyuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice

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Goki Funadokkuri KomeKome (rice) · FukuokaWorth trying

rice, rich, clean, bright

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Goki TakaratsuboKome (rice) · FukuokaWorth trying

rice, aged

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Hakutake KaoruKome (rice)Worth trying

rice, fruity

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Honkaku Kome Shochu Kumano SuigunKome (rice) · WakayamaWorth trying

rice

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Jorakau Wine YeastKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, vanilla, smooth, fruity

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KangosamaKome (rice) · FukuokaWorth trying

rice, clean, aged

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KawabeKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice

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KoppoummonKome (rice) · NagasakiWorth trying

rice

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Koshihikari 25°Kome (rice) · NiigataWorth trying

rice, rich

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Koshihikari 40°Kome (rice) · NiigataWorth trying

rice, aged

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Misty Blue Rice Shochu 720mlKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, aged

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MiyatayaKome (rice) · MiyazakiWorth trying

rice, clean, aged

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Morimoto ShochuKome (rice) · IshikawaWorth trying

rice, floral, fruity, smooth

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Mugon Rice ShochuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, vanilla, cask, aged

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MUJEN Ai LiteKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice

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MUJEN OriginalKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice

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Musha Gaeshi "Tipsy Samurai" Rice ShochuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, melon, vanilla, toast

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Rice Shochu for Fruit Liqueurs - 35%Kome (rice) · GifuWorth trying

rice

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Roro 20Kome (rice) · MiyazakiWorth trying

rice

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Roro 25Kome (rice) · MiyazakiWorth trying

rice, sweet, clean, smooth

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Sento Kome Shochu 25Kome (rice) · KochiWorth trying

rice, soft

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Shirokawa Black LabelKome (rice) · EhimeWorth trying

rice, smooth, crisp, aged

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St. George California Rice ShochuKome (rice)Worth trying

rice, rich, bright

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Takenoi Yatsugatake no Mai Pure Rice Shochu 25Kome (rice) · YamanashiWorth trying

rice

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Takenoi Yatsugatake no Mai Pure Rice Shochu 25 Flower YeastKome (rice) · YamanashiWorth trying

rice

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Takenoi Yatsugatake no Mai Pure Rice Shochu 35 Long-term Oak Cask AgedKome (rice) · YamanashiWorth trying

rice, cask, aged

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Tokusen AmakusaKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, smooth, aged

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TorikaiKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice

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ToyonagaKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, smooth, sweet

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Tsukumo Rice ShochuKome (rice) · KochiWorth trying

rice

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Tsutsumi 'Taru' 12 Year Sherry Cask ShochuKome (rice) · KumamotoWorth trying

rice, smooth, light-bodied, sweet

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YokappeKome (rice) · IbarakiWorth trying

rice, clean

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Kokuto shochu

Brown sugar carries bitterness the way a boulevardier carries whiskey. Amaro and red bitter both land.

Jougo ShochuKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

The Umami expression is kelp, shiitake and bonito, aimed at the savoury side the bottle is described with

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Amami AgingKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

There is enough weight here to stand up to a bitter or a spice without disappearing under it.

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Kurenai Sango (Red Coral)Kokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

kokuto, aged

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Mankoi 30Kokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

kokuto, cask, aged

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Shoryu GoldKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

kokuto, rich, long finish, aged

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The Ancient Black RabbitKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

kokuto, smooth, smoky, cask

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Yayoi GenshuKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

kokuto, smooth, cask, aged

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Yayoi Iriomote IslandKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaGood match

kokuto, rich

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Amami Kokuto ShochuTasted at JurakuKokuto (brown sugar) · Kagoshima (Amami)Worth trying

The Japanese Bitters, five 100ml expressions, sold at Astor Wines in New York. Angostura at nearly 45 percent is a small spike in a 25 percent drink in a way these are not.

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Nankai White Oak ShochuTasted at JurakuKokuto (brown sugar) · Kagoshima (Amami Oshima)Worth trying

kokuto, vanilla, spice, cask

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Kuro AmamiKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto

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Black AmamiKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto

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Blue OceanKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto, aged

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Nankai Shochu (Original)Kokuto (brown sugar) · Kagoshima (Amami Oshima)Worth trying

kokuto, aged

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Sanshu no ShinkiKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto, aged

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SelephantKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto, light-bodied, clean, aged

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Shima Yusen 20Kokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto

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Shima Yusen 35Kokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto

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Shima Yusen Black Koji 20Kokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto, smooth

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Tida Asahi Kokuto ShochuKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto

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Tida Ichinojo Kokuto ShochuKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto, aged

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Yayoi 30Kokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto

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SeegoreKokuto (brown sugar) · KagoshimaWorth trying

kokuto, soft, light-bodied, sweet

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Kasutori, chestnut and other bases

Gyokuro Excellent Green ShochuTasted at JurakuShochu · FukuokaWorth trying

The Umami expression is kelp, shiitake and bonito, aimed at the savoury side the bottle is described with

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Rihei Ginger ShochuTasted at JurakuShochu · MiyazakiWorth trying

Tokushima yuzu at 27 percent, which is the shochu's own strength, so a dropper moves flavour and not proof

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HatagashiraShochu · KanagawaWorth trying

roasted grain, umami, smooth

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Kuon No Shizuku Shochu 720mlShochu · KagoshimaWorth trying

barley, smooth, honey, vanilla

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Nakano Kishu Yuzu Umeshu ShochuShochu · Wakayama · LiqueurWorth trying

citrus, plum, sweet, yuzu

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UmeponShochu · Kumamoto · LiqueurWorth trying

Citrus is in this bottle itself, not just on its nose, so this adds more of the same rather than a second flavour.

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Okuri OkuraChestnut shochu · EhimeWorth trying

There is enough weight here to stand up to a bitter or a spice without disappearing under it.

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Rokushu SpecialShochu · AomoriWorth trying

smooth, rich, full-bodied, sweet

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Seijaku no TokiShochu · MiyazakiWorth trying

smooth, rich, cask, aged

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Shiso, sesame, yuzu and other flavoured shochu

A strong bitter will argue with the botanical rather than support it. Keep it to a dash.

Hakutake YuzumonShochuGood match

Citrus is in this bottle itself, not just on its nose, so this adds more of the same rather than a second flavour.

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KoishisoShochu · Kumamoto · LiqueurGood match

Shiso is in this bottle itself, not just on its nose, so this adds more of the same rather than a second flavour.

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Ozeki Lemon Sour Cocktail ShochuShochu · Hyogo · LiqueurGood match

rice, citrus, crisp

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Kodakara MangoShochu · Yamagata · LiqueurWorth trying

The Japanese Bitters, five 100ml expressions, sold at Astor Wines in New York. Angostura at nearly 45 percent is a small spike in a 25 percent drink in a way these are not.

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LemongrassShochu · SagaWorth trying

barley, herbal, sweet

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MoMoMoShochu · KumamotoWorth trying

sweet, white peach

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