Shochu

Kome Shochu (Rice Shochu)

Authentic rice shochu with a mellowness that comes from rice.

An authentic rice shochu made with Tenka Kanrosen, Yoshinogawa's brewing water, for a clean, pure mouthfeel. With a rice-derived mellowness and clarity, it is easy to enjoy on the rocks, straight or with meals, and has a light finish.

Size
720ml
Price (tax incl.)
1,815 yen (720ml)
Category
Otsurui shochu (single-distilled)
Alcohol
25%

Brewer's Notes

An authentic rice shochu made from Yoshinogawa sake. Our brewing water, Tenka Kanrosen, is a soft water with moderate minerals that creates a gentle rice-derived body, clarity and a clean finish. Designed to be versatile and easy to enjoy however you like to drink it.

Behind the Flavor

Year-Round Brewing

We have created a brewing environment that is not dictated by the seasons, allowing us to brew throughout the year. By carefully controlling temperature and fermentation, we consistently achieve the flavor and maturity intended for each sake. This approach supports the clean character that defines Yoshinogawa and the gentle flavor that pairs so naturally with food.

Oxidation Control

Sake gradually changes in aroma and flavor when exposed to air. At Yoshinogawa, we have installed equipment that minimizes contact with oxygen after pressing and during transfer, protecting the delicate flavors and clean, clear character of our sake. It is our way of preserving just-brewed quality right up to the moment you drink it.

Bottle storage

Keeping bottled sake cold slows changes in flavor and helps it reach customers in better condition. Yoshinogawa has expanded refrigerated bottle-storage capacity to as many as 300,000 bottles, carefully protecting the balance of aroma, umami and finish while minimizing heat and oxygen exposure.