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Okinawa island is located at the southern tip of Japan and Kume-jima is a small island which is about 90 km further west from theOkinawa island. On this even more remote island, we make "Kumejima's Kumesen" with 'gratitude' and 'pride' for its rich naturalblessings.The main reason we insist on making Awamori on this island is "water". Only natural spring water is used throughout the entireproduction process, including the preparation of raw ingredients on this water-rich island.By making Awamori in an environmentsurrounded by nature in as close to natural conditions as possible, we are able to extract all the goodness from the ingredients.Kumejima's Kumesen was established in 1949; started shipping to the Okinawa island in 1975; started shipping to the mainlandJapan in 1983; started full-fledged overseas shipping in 2005. As of 2022, we are shipping to Asia, the USA, Europe, Africa and manyother countries and regions.Kumejima's Kumesen now boasts annual shipments of approximately 350,000 bottles (equivalent to 720ml bottle), making it theworld's top-selling Awamori distillery. Our commitment has become our taste, which is supported by our customers and we proudlypresent the products to new customers.
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Export record to the United States: Yes
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US Local distributor: Yes
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FDA approval
KUMEJIMA'S KUMESEN
Kumejima
750ml
Package Design: the label design is Okinawan guardian deity 'Shisa', which emphasizes that it is an Okinawan liquor taste: a refreshing taste with a hint of sweetness from the rice.
Serving Suggestions: mix with water/carbonic water/on the rocks, as a base liquor for making sangria.
Food Pairing Suggestions: pork dishes
Keywords: good for food pairing, sugar-free, gluten-free, available for sale under soft liquor license.
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At room temperature
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ABV 24%
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥---
KUMEJIMA'S KUMESEN KOSHU
Kumejima
750ml
Package Design: we highlight the logo of Kumejima's Kumesen which is familiar to Okinawans. The bottle is finished in a blue gradient to bring in a tropical feel.
Taste: rich, layered flavours with matured mildness
Serving Suggestions: on the rocks, neat
Food Pairing Suggestions: recommend serving after the meal
Keywords: perfect for digestif, sugar-free, gluten-free, available for sale under hard liquor licence
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At room temperature
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ABV 35%
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥---
About "Ryukyu Awamori Kuusu no Sato" CooperaAbout "Ryukyu Awamori Kuusu no Sato" Cooperative In 2023, we will sell “Ryukyu Awamori Kusu no Sato 8 Year Kuusu44”.
Ryukyu Awamori kuusu no Sato" was established in May 2008 by 42 breweries in the Okinawa Prefecture as a cooperative to promote and educate people about Awamori culture and its appeal as well as specialize in the sale of old sake.
What is kuusu?
Also known as Old Awamori, it’s a type of aged Awamori, called "Kuusu" in the Okinawan language. There is a regulation that the distilled Awamori must be aged in a jar or enameled tank for at least three years. This technique of maturing for more than three years is also used for Scotch whisky, and it is allowed to be called "Scotch whisky" if it is matured for more than three years in a bonded warehouse in Scotland where barrels are matured. It is likely that the forerunners knew that aging would improve the quality of the drink and make it deeper and more delicious.
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Export record to the United States: N/A
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US Local distributor: N/A
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FDA approval N/A
kuusu no Sato Ryukyu Awamori
8Year Kuusu 44
Uruma
720ml
Product features: Kuusu no Sato has eight tanks, each of which is randomly filled with awamori from a different brewery and aged, resulting in a different flavor of old sake in each tank.
The 8-year-old sake introduced here was selected from one of these tanks for its deep flavor, which is characterized by the sweet aroma, richness, and thick umami taste of aged Awamori. The rich and mellow flavor is a gem of a product with a delicious taste that can only be found in old sake.
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At room temperature
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ABV 44%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥3,850
Founded in 1946. Yamakawa Shuzo is known for our tireless efforts in the production of Kusu(aged Awamori). All of our Kusu in our cellar with inscriptions of the year of aging are all aged more than the number of years written. We also have our own water source. We believe that Awamori is a liquor of peace. Okinawa was the only place in Japan where there was a ground battle when WW2 and most of Awamori was destroyed by this war. Kusu cannot be stored unless a peaceful environment is maintained. We will continue to produce awamori that can contribute to the happiness of our customers.
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Export record to the United States: Yes
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US Local distributor: Yes
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FDA approval
SAKURA ICHIBAN aged 3 years
Kunigami
700ml
With a light scent of Kusu (aged Awamori) and gentle sweetness that are distinctive of Kusu aged three years. The delicious way to drink SAKURA ICHIBAN is with water and ice, mixed with Soda Water, mixed with Coconut Water,on the Rocks.
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At room temperature
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ABV 30%
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥---
SAKURA ICHIBAN
Kunigami
700ml
The Shinshu(1year old Awamori) in a 700ml bottle has an alcohol content of 40%. Awamori is clear and transparent, so it’s perfect as a base for cocktails. Mix with fresh juice or liqueurs for a simple and delicious cocktail.
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At room temperature
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ABV 40%
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥---
SAKURA ICHIBAN aged 3years
Kunigami
700ml
It has a sweet aroma and a powerful taste when enjoyed straight, and although milder when mixed with water, it keeps its wonderful flavor. Recommended as a drink to accompany meals. and so it’s perfect as a base for cocktails.
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At room temperature
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ABV 44%
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥---
Founded in 1846, Shinzato Distillery is the oldest distillery in Okinawa.
At the time, the Ryukyu Kingdom authorized only 30 (later 40) people living in Sanga (Sakiyama, Akada, and Karasubori) in Shuri to produce liquor, and the awamori produced here was highly prized as a gift to China and Japan.
Since being recognized as one of them, we have inherited the traditional skills and spirit for more than 170 years, and the seventh-generation head of the distillery is currently protecting this will.
The new plant, completed in April 2006, enables computerized temperature control of the brewing tanks and has greatly expanded the production capacity to about three times that of the previous plant.
In addition, based on the HACCP hygiene management system, we produce awamori that is safe and secure, and superior in both quality and quantity.
While preserving traditional methods, we will continue to challenge new methods on a daily basis to create original tastes and delicious liquor.
■Winning history
・Okinawa Prefecture Governor's Award 7 times, Honor Award 22 times
・Awarded the Okinawa City Industrial Festival Grand Prize 5 times
・Monde Selection 1997 Gold Prize
・Grand Prize at Okinawa City Industrial Festival: 5 times
・Awamori Critique Competition Okinawa Governor's Award: 1976,1978,1979,1983,1996,2001,2002,2004-2006,2008 / 11 times in total
・Awamori Competition Honor Award:1972,1974-1974,1972,1974-1985,1987,1989,1990,1993,1994,1996-1999,2001- 2008,2018/Total 31 times
・Awamori Appraisal Competition, Honor Award,2019
・Awamori Prefectural Governor's Prize in Awamori Critique Competition,2020
・Awarded the 48th National Recommended Souvenirs Competition, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Effort Award
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Export record to the United States: No
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US Local distributor: No
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FDA approval N/A
Kuusu(aged awamori)
Ryukyu Premium
Uruma
720ml
Awamori has won the Okinawa Governor's Award (Gold Award) for three consecutive years.
Only the "particularly aromatic ones" are selected from a jar of secret aged awamori, and blended in a golden ratio created through repeated tastings of 3-5 years aged awamori. It has a rich matured aroma and flavor and goes well with meat dishes. This is a secret aged awamori in limited quantities.
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At room temperature
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ABV 35%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥2,802
Shinzato Whisky
Uruma
700ml
Whiskies born in subtropical climate.
Based on Scottish blended whisky, the spirit is blended with 13-year aged Awamori stored in oak barrels. The strong malt flavor is combined with a delicate, soft sweetness derived from rice. By using new heavy charred oak barrels, the rich and mellow flavor is complexly intertwined with the vanilla aroma derived from the aged awamori and the vanilla aroma derived from the oak barrels.An ultra-rare whiskey aged in the subtropical climate of Okinawa, Japan's South Island.
Trigger for development"We want to make a new whiskey that can only be made at the oldest distillery in Okinawa. We want to make a whiskey that is not only delicious, but also expresses the Okinawan character."
Features
1. Uses 13-year old Awamori* stored in oak barrels.
Based on blended whiskey from overseas (Scotland).A blend of 13-year-old Awamori stored in oak barrels,The strong flavor of malt is combined with the delicate and soft sweetness of rice.*Awamori is the oldest distilled liquor in Japan, and has been nurtured in the climate of Okinawa with a history of 600 years. During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, it was a purveyor to the royal government and was a valuable tribute to the Chinese emperor and generals of the shogunate. Awamori is made by sprinkling black koji mold on rice and growing it, adding water and Awamori yeast to make moromi, fermenting it, and distilling it with a single distillation machine.
2. Ripening in new heavy char barrels
By using new barrels of heavy char,The vanilla scent derived from old awamori and the vanilla scent derived from barrels.It is intricately intertwined, and a rich and mellow taste was born.
3. Non-chill filtered manufacturing method
Obtained by barrel aging without cold filtration.Because we are bottling a lot of flavor ingredients.You can enjoy the original taste of whiskey.
Stiffness
We are particular about the blend ratio of whiskey and awamori.We thought that if we added too much awamori, it would go beyond the framework of whiskey, and we would end up with a product that tasted good but was not perceived as whiskey.Therefore, in order to sell it as whiskey,While maintaining the original taste of whiskey, the goodness of Awamori, Okinawa's local sake, is also firmly preserved.We blended with the aim of achieving a taste that you can feel.
drinking suggestions
On the rocks, with water, with carbonated water.Enjoy the mellow taste that goes well with highball.
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At room temperature
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ABV 43%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥2,571
Born and nurtured at the foot of Shrijo Castle --the heart of the Ryukyu Dynasty registered by UNESCO as part of The World Heritage—the best couth has been made for over 100 years by Zuisen, a long-established distiller proud of supplying the largest volume of awamori to stores in Okinawa. The keys to couth production at Zuisen Distillery are good quality, a generous base of awamori, specified periods of aging and a heart that nurtures it with great care.
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Export record to the United States: No
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US Local distributor: No
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FDA approval
Omoro 10years old
Naha
720ml
Full-bodied flavor, a characteristic of the preparation in clay vats, combined with the distinct aroma.
An extremely rare vintage 10-year “Couth” Awamori.
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At room temperature
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ABV 43%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥3,600
Zuisen Seiryu 3years old
Naha
700ml
It is a good blend of well refined Awamori. You can enjoy it on the rocks. If you hold it in the mouth, you can taste the special mellow sweetness spreading.
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At room temperature
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ABV 30%
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥1,350
Awamori brewery is located in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, and is located on an island about 400km south of the main island of Okinawa. Awamori is the main dish, but in recent years we have also been involved in the manufacture of liqueurs and spirits to make products that meet your needs. Recently, we have been working hard to create products for overseas markets by developing and selling IMUGE, a product made mainly from local potatoes, and rum made mainly from brown sugar.
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Export record to the United States: Yes
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US Local distributor: No
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FDA approval N/A
Seifuku Yuzu Shikuwasa Liquor
Ishigaki
720ml
Awamori carefully selected by Seifuku Brewery is combined with 100％domestically produced yuzu, which has a refreshing and fragrant aroma, and Okinawan brand shikuwasa, which is full of refreshing flavor. He blended the rich acidity of yuzu and shikuwasa with the deep flavor of awamori in an exquisite balance, making it a surprisingly easy-to-drink liquor that is completely different from other awamori-based liqueurs
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At room temperature
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ABV 10%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥1,600
Seifuku Coffee Liquor
Ishigaki
500ml
A unique blend of coffee beans made from Okinawa Yaeyama rice that is ideal for awamori, and finished with brown sugar and cocoa powder to bring out the rich sweetness and richness. It is a liqueur like a luxurious dessert that can be mixed with milk or poured over ice cream.
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At room temperature
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ABV 12%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥1,600
Seifuku Vintage
Ishigaki
720ml
In order to fully enjoy the aroma of old sake, piease enjoy it straight if possible. When you lick it little, its rich aroma and rich taste spread in your mouth. Please enjoy the lingering sound after swallowing it as it is. It can also be enjoyed slightly chilled.Put large ice cubes in a glass and pour Seifuku Vintage. As the ice slowly melts, enjoy the change in taste of Seifuku Vintage over time.
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At room temperature
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ABV 43%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥1,600
A froat on the distance, sparkling blue waters 310km southwest of OKINAWA Island, is an island resembling the shape of a graceful manta ray. This is Miyako Island grown from raised coral reefs and covered with lush greenery all year round, bustling with natural activities of the subtropics in its rich waters and land. Taking advantage of such natural blessings is Taragawa, a proud local distillery devoted to producing the finest awamori, one bottle at a time. Taragawa is located at Sunagawa, on Miyakojima Island which is an area blessed with the purest and cleanest freshwater on the island.
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Export record to the United States: Yes
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US Local distributor: Yes
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FDA approval
RYUKYUOUCHO
Miyakojima
750ml
Awamori blended based on 5 years old. It has a herbal scent and a smooth mouthfeel. The alcohol content is 24% and can be handled with a beer and wine license.
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At room temperature
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ABV 24%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥---
This is a small distillery on Ishigaki Island, which has been in business for 70 years this year.
Since its founding, the tradition has been handed down from parent to child for three generations.
Our main brand, "Shirayuri", is created by the chief brewer, who doesn't do anything so that you can feel the earth and nature as it is.
Because nothing is done and nothing is added, please enjoy the one and only awamori that is born from the air and water of Ishigaki Island.
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Export record to the United States: No
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US Local distributor: Yes
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FDA approval
SHIRAYURI INUI 44
Ishigaki
750ml
Aroma: The aroma of steamed rice is condensed into the sake, giving it a gorgeous and punchy flavor.
It has a dry, impactful taste that gradually changes into a mellow taste in the mouth.
Recommended way to drink:
Straight - you can enjoy the original taste of this product
Carbonated wari - The dry and slightly bitter taste is complemented by carbonic acid, and goes well with meat dishes.
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021 Best Shochu & Double Gold & Best of Class (https://www.sfspiritscomp.com/)
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At room temperature
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ABV 44.5%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥3,900
Yaesen Shuzo Co., Ltd. is a leading awamori manufacturer in Ishigaki Island, established in 1955. Yaesen (八重泉) was named after the springs (泉) of the islands around here, called Yaeyama (八重山), and our distillery is located on a small hill overlooking the islands. We are committed to trying innovative techniques to make our products better while maintaining the traditional kiln distillation and long-term storage in Western-style barrels, which were pioneered in the industry.
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Export record to the United States: No
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US Local distributor: No
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FDA approval
Shima Urara
Ishigaki
720ml
Shima Urara is an awamori spirit carefully made from rice which has been grown with the upmost care in the rich nature of Ishigaki. It is available in 720ml and 1800ml sizes. It is refreshing, smooth, fruity, and very easy to drink. It is perfect as a drink during meals and goes well with fried foods such as tempura.
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At room temperature
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ABV 25%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥1,320
Sho Yaesen
Ishigaki
720ml
Sho YAESEN is a unified brand of awamori spirits made by 12 awamori manufacturers in Okinawa, which allows you to enjoy the different flavors of each distillery. Triple distillation, the new production method, gives it a distinct aroma and taste, and this bottle has been highly evaluated by experts as “the spirits of the one and only”. It is perfect for making cocktails. Almond A milky aroma and a milky taste can be enjoyed.
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At room temperature
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ABV 40%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥3,300
Kusu Yaesen
Ishigaki
720ml
Kusu (Aged Awamori) Yaesen is awamori spirits stored for aging for 3 years; the original awamori is made with black koji mold and distilled in direct-fire by the handed-down method in Ishigaki. This awamori was born as a result of our new challenge and is available in 300ml, 720ml, and 1800ml sizes. You can enjoy the dense and mysterious aroma and the mellow taste with a long aftertaste that only aged awamori can provide.
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At room temperature
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ABV 44%
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Certification:
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Standard Price in Japan: ￥2,750