Discovering Shochu: Episode 18 – Features by Shochu Types

One of the most effective angles to explain Shochu is to segment them according to type. The following is rundown of various aspects, according to major Shochu types. Created by the Sake Service Institute, the largest Sake educational organization in Japan, the information will serve as useful reference in increasing Shochu fans.

Flavor Type

#9074
Product Name: Gankutsuoh
Ingredient: Rice

#5569
Product Name: Satsuma Otome
Ingredient: Sweet Potato

#4083
Product Name: iichiko Silhouette
Ingredient: Barley

Light Type
#4100
Product Name: Hakutake Shiro
Ingredient: Rice

#9052
Product Name: Yokaichi Kome
Ingredient: Rice

Character Type
#4111
Product Name: Kinjo Shiro
Ingredient: Rice

#4839
Product Name: iichiko Frasco
Ingredient: Barley

#4838
Product Name: iichiko Kurobin
Ingredient: Barley

#9075
Product Name: Towari Soba
Ingredient: Buckwheat

Rich Type
#9090
Product Name: Satsuma Kuro Shiranami
Ingredient: Sweet Potato

#4330
Product Name: Satsuma Shiranami
Ingredient: Sweet Potato