Hioki city , KAGOSHIMA
Kiccho Houzan
きっちょうほうざん ／ Kiccho Houzan
Potato shochu
"Carefully selected potatoes are prepared with kuro koji (black koji mold).
When served with hot water, the sweet potato aroma that rises with steam will give you a sense of nostalgia. It has a straightforward potato umami and richness with each sip."
- Sake brewery
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西酒造株式会社
- Nishi Shuzo Co.,Ltd. -
Flavor profile
Recommended serving method
Straight
On the rocks
With water
With hot water
With club soda
Cocktails
Sake set, glass
Kurojoka is a shochu drinking set from Kagoshima prefecture. Shochu and water are mixed in the kettle-like ceramic ware and heated over direct heat.
Food pairing
Local chicken sashimi, Kurobuta Pork cartilage, satsuma-age (fried fish cake), yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).
Sake profile
| Prefecture | KAGOSHIMA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Hioki city |
| Ingredients | Sweet potato, rice koji |
| Types of the main ingredient | Koganesengan |
| Ingredients' primary production region | Kagoshima prefecture |
| Acl / Vol. | 25% |
Type of shochu
Potato shochu
Rice shochu
Barley shochu
Buckwheat shochu
Brown sugar shochu
Awamori (rice shochu)
ごま焼酎
Other