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Piment Shochu (Green Pepper) - Ginza Berlin

Ochiai Shuzojyo

Piment Shochu (Green Pepper)

Special price €29,99

Liter price€59,98 per l

incl. VAT.

plus shipping (will be charged at checkout)

Content: 0,5l / Alcohol: 25%

Delivery time: 2-4 working days

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The allspice shochu from Ochiai Shuzojyo is made from green peppers, a specialty from Miyazaki. The taste of this shochu is also very special: a ripe aroma of paprika combined with a nice spiciness makes for an extremely refreshing drinking experience. Adding a small amount of this shochu brings a great spiciness to cocktails. Around 10 peppers are used per bottle.

 

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Ochiai Shuzojyo is based in Kagamizu, Miyazaki, on the island of Kyushu. Owner Ryohei Ochiai is one of the most creative figures in his industry: he enjoys experimenting with the unusual and brings fantastic, unique products to market. In addition to classics made from barley (Mugi) and sweet potato (Imo), his shochu range includes unusual ingredients such as pumpkin, ginger, and even green bell pepper. This shochu takes its name from the Spanish term for bell pepper—“pimentón” or “pimiento”—since the flavor of this specialty from Miyazaki is very similar to its Spanish counterpart. Compared to our local green bell peppers, these taste spicier and hotter, and are much smaller and darker. “Piment” was chosen as the short form.

Incidentally, green bell peppers were introduced to Japan in the 19th century and were primarily grown as ornamental plants. Their popularity as a food increased after World War II, following the influx of many American products into Japan. Today, Japanese green bell peppers are mainly grown in Miyazaki Prefecture and are available in supermarkets and at local markets in Asia, Europe, and select regions of the U.S.

Allspice shochu pairs perfectly with hearty beef dishes (such as Szechuan-style) and strongly spiced foods, as well as with various vegetables and white meats. It is especially enjoyable on the rocks or mixed with soda and plenty of ice (sodawari). It’s also delicious when diluted with cold water (Mizuwari), though it should be mixed in a 1:1 ratio. Piment Shochu is also great for cocktails, as it adds a natural spiciness.

Green Bell Pepper Shochu
Japanese Spirit
Net Volume: 500 ml
Alc.: 25% vol
Sale to adults only
Importer: Ginza Berlin GmbH, Pfalzburger Straße 20, 10719 Berlin

About the manufacturer

Ochiai Shuzo was founded in 1909 in Miyazaki. The entire Miyazaki prefecture is famous for its fantastic shochus. Ochiai is a 4th generation family-run distillery, preserving the traditions of its 100-year past while evolving. While most shochus are made from sweet potatoes, barley, brown sugar or even rice, president and owner Ryohei Ochiai is known for breaking new ground and trying a lot. Thus, his distillery creates high-quality shochus from unusual raw materials in small production, such as pumpkin, green pepper, ginger or even yomogi.