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Discover: Ginger and paprika shochus from Ochiai Shuzojyo

Shochu is not just shochu, as you quickly realize when you taste the traditional Japanese distillate. And this doesn't just quickly become clear when you are surrounded by the same basic ingredient for shochu production. 

Drinking to do good: Protecting endangered coral reefs on Okinawa with the 35 Coffee liqueur

Doing good while drinking? Oh yes, with the 35 Coffee Awamori Sango Liqueur. 3.5% of the proceeds are used to protect the endangered coral reefs on Okinawa. The producer of this special liqueur is the 35 Coffee Company, a small coffee house chain on Okinawa.   

With blossom yeast: discover the Ubugoe Shochu from Oita with us

This shochu is not just a dream to look at: Ubugoe is a barley shochu (mugi) made with white koji and flower yeast from cloves. The result is a particularly floral, fresh and fruity shochu with a taste that is second to none. It is also a Genshu Shochu, which is bottled at 41% vol. 

Finally events again: Asia Festival on 8.8. in the Gärten der Welt, Japan Market on 15.8. in the Festsaal Kreuzberg

We had to do without for a very, very long time, but soon it will be time again. Visit us at the Asia Festival in the Gärten der Welt on 8.08. and at the Japanmarkt in the Festsaal Kreuzberg on 15.08.! We look forward to finally meeting you in person again!

New products in our store: Sake, Shochu and Mirin

To sweeten your summer, we have added some new products to our range. We have increased our sake range a little and have also added two Hon Mirin. Some of you may know mirin as a condiment. Only a few and exclusively high-quality mirin - like ours - are produced in Japan in drinking quality. We also have two new great mugi shochus from Oita.

Sato No Akebono Genshu Shochu: Gold at the prestigious IWSC

The Sato No Akebono Genshu Shochu won the gold medal in the shochu category at the IWSC 2021. This great shochu made from brown sugar (kokuto) is of course available from us! Incidentally, he is a real collector of ribbons: LASC 2018 in Los Angeles, Craft Spirits Awards 2019 in Berlin, Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2021 and now the IWSC...

Discover with us: Sweet potato shochus from Ookubo Shuzo

Ookubo Shuzo was founded in 1893. The company is known throughout the country for the good quality of its imo (sweet potato). Ookubo Shuzo is a small business, with just 12 people taking care of everything from growing, harvesting and processing the imos to producing the shochu. All work steps are carried out by hand, more craft is not possible! 

World Gin Day 2021: 10% discount on all gins and our craft gin tasting box

12.06. is World Gin Day! That's why you can now get a 10% discount on all Japanese gins in our online store. There is also a 10% discount on our popular Japanese craft gin tasting box. Discover great gins that are produced with great care and craftsmanship by traditional companies in Japan.

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition: These shochus were awarded "Superior Gold"

The results of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) for the Shochu category have been announced. A total of 255 shochus were entered into the competition, 17 of which received the "Superior Gold" award, and 3 of which are available from us.

Discover now: The DEN-EN Gold Sakura Cask Shochu

New from us and perfect for the current cherry blossom season: the DEN-EN Gold Sakura Cask Shochu! This is a barley shochu (mugi shochu) that has been aged in sakura casks for over three years. This gives it a subtle floral aroma, a light scent of cherry blossoms and an exciting complexity.

14 new products in our store: From A for Awamori to V for Vodka

You can now find 14 new products in our store. We are delighted to present a new barrel-aged gin, a new vodka, a coriander herbal spirit, two awamoris, two new umeshus, a black tea liqueur and six new shochus. Our shochu selection thus grows to 33 shochus made from 12 different raw materials!

Ginza Sakura Bash: Three great signature drinks with Dover Sakura liqueur

The cherry blossom season is slowly beginning in Japan. Unfortunately, it is not possible to travel to Japan for Hanami, nor can the cherry blossom festivals take place here. So that you can bring the cherry blossom season to your home, four bartenders have created delicious signature drinks with our Dover Sakura liqueur. The results are sophisticated cocktails that are still easy for you to mix at home.
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