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Wine Enthusiast
1 month ago
Wine

Move Aside, Sake: Shochu Is Japan's Best-Kept Secret

Kyushu is a hub for authentic shochu production, with over 280 distilleries.
Shochu, made from various base ingredients, outsells sake in Japan but is still unfamiliar to many Americans. [ more ]
cleveland
1 month ago
Cocktails

Velvet Tango Room bartender goes to NYC for shochu cocktail competition

Shochu is a complex spirit made with various ingredients and koji types.
Sourcing shochu outside big markets like California and New York can be challenging. [ more ]
PUNCH
4 months ago
Cocktails

I Never Order the Same Drink Twice-Except This One

The Sakura Martini is the most iconic cocktail at Kenta Goto's bar, but the sleeper hit is the Koji-San.
The Koji-San cocktail is made with shochu, mezcal, citrus, and celery juice, and offers a savory and refreshing flavor profile. [ more ]
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