Hokkaido Kiyosato Shochu

The Hokkaido Kiyosato Shochu has been produced by the Kiyosato Shochu Brewery since 1975 and is the first potato shochu ever produced in Japan. It is in fact a potato shochu, not to be confused with sweet potato shochu, which has a much longer tradition in Japan. The Kiyosato Shochu is characterized by its very smooth taste, paired with a nice fruitiness.

Description

The Kiyosato Shochu is very light with its 25% vol. It has a floral nose with a gentle and subtle hint of potato. The finish is long and aromatic with a great fruitiness. This shochu is based on potatoes from the town of Kiyosato, located in the east of Hokkaido at the foot of the Shiretoko peninsula. The region is known throughout Japan for growing high-quality potatoes. Winters are not too harsh in this region, which has a positive effect on the potato harvest. The potato shochu from Kiyosato has also made a name for itself throughout the country. Kiyosato is a small town with a population of around 4,000 and is located in a rural area at the foot of Mount Shari. The town is blessed with particularly clear water from the Shari River, which is considered one of the purest rivers in Japan. The potato shochu is distilled using the lower waters of the Shari. After distillation, it is stored in steel tanks for six months. In addition to the great taste of this shochu, the elegant bottle design immediately catches the eye. This has been regularly honored with the Good Design Award since 2015.

The Kiyosato Shochu tastes straight and on the rocks, but can also be extended very well with soda.

The Kiyosato Shochu is also available from us as a barrel aged version.

Japanese Shochu
Net quantity: 700 ml
Alk.: 25% vol
Dispensed only to persons of full age
Importer: Ginza Berlin GmbH, Pfalzburger Straße 20, 10719 Berlin