Item Number: 08578N
Size: 900ml
Product Title: Kuro Isanishiki Sweet Potato Shochu 900ml
Brewery/Distillery Name: Okuchi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Brewery/Distillery Description: Okuchi Shuzo is a distillery specializing in sweet potato shochu, founded in 1970 in Isa City, Kagoshima. Its flagship brand, “Kuroisanishiki,” has led the boom of black koji mold in the shochu production field. Blessed with a natural environment such as clean water and a favorable climate, this distillery produces high-quality shochu. Not only the production environment but also ingredients are carefully selected and managed by skilled artisans. Thus, Okuchi Shuzo produces shochu by the fusion of traditional methods, advanced technology and the dedication of craftspeople.
Brewery/Distillery Website: https://www.isanishiki.com/
Brewery/Distillery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isanishiki
Brewery/Distillery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuroisahonten/
Founding Date: August 1970
Prefecture: Kagoshima
Product Description: Kuroisanishiki is sweet potato shochu. Called “Kuroisa” by fans, it has been loved in Kagoshima since 1987. Main ingredients are sweet potatoes, black koji and rice. All of the sweet potatoes that is used for production are raised and harvested in Kagoshima. Also, the rice is Japanese-grown too. In the production process, koji making is conducted at first and followed by the first fermentation. Sweet potatoes are put together in the second fermentation. The fermenting mass (moromi) is distilled with pot stills after two fermentation and it becomes shochu. Soft aroma and light sweetness are Kuroisa’s features. On the rocks, highball, straight－any way goes well to enjoy it. In particular, Oyuwari (mixing with hot water) is the traditional and standard way to drink sweet potato shochu in Kagoshima and it would emphasize its aroma and sweetness. Not only Japanese home cuisine but any food can be a good pairing for Kuroisa.
ABV: 24%
Yeast: Black Koji Mold
Number of Bottles per case: 12
SMV: N/A
Acidity:N/A
Rice: N/A
Nose: Sweetness that comes from the main ingredient (sweet potato).
Sweet/Dry: N/A
Palate: Sweetness, Richness, Deepness
Color: Colorless and transparent
Water Source: Natural underground water
Stills: Pot
Raw Material/Ingredients by %: Sweet Potato 83%, Rice 17%
Tasting Notes: Light sweetness, soft aroma and clear finish are feature. Drink it during the meal is favorable
Noses: Sweetness that comes from the main ingredient (sweet potato)
Finish: Clear and soft finish
Ingredients: Sweet potato, rice, “koji” mold, water
Pairing Recommendation: N/A
Serving Recommendations: With hot water, water, on the rocks, straight, or with carbonated soda, or any other way you like.
Distillation Process: Atmospheric
Kuro Isanishiki Sweet Potato Shochu 900ml Brochure
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Awards:
- - South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2022: Honor Prize as Representative Distillery
- - Kagoshima Prefecture Honkaku Shochu Competition 2023: President Prize
- - Kagoshima Prefecture Honkaku Shochu Competition 2024: Toji Prize
- - South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 202: Honor Prize