Kagoshima city , KAGOSHIMA
Undiluted Shochu Sakurajima
げんしゅさくらじま ／ Genshu Sakurajima
Potato shochu
This undiluted shochu with fresh and well-rounded sweetness and aroma is bottled straight without any addition of water. This is the epitome of potato shochu in Satsuma, the home of shochu production.
- 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
Simmered dish or hot pot dish that use pork, simmered pork belly, oden (a type of Japanese hot pot).
Sake profile
| Prefecture | KAGOSHIMA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Kagoshima city |
| 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
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