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| Pack (900 mL) | ¥1,135 (tax not included) |
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| Pack (1800 mL) | ¥2,100 (tax not included) |
| Bottle (900 mL) | ¥1,200 (tax not included) |
| Bottle (1800 mL) | ¥2,150 (tax not included) |
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Amami Brown Sugar Shochu
Sato no Akebono Black Koji
里の曙 黒麹仕込
The rich aroma and depth that only black koji can give.
Brewed with black koji, the mold often used for awamori, which produces a rich aroma and real depth of flavor.
The crispness of the vacuum distillation that Machida Shuzo is known for is layered with the savory character that black koji brings, striking an exquisite balance.
Both the brown sugar and the rice koji are sourced entirely in Japan.
Product Details
Category
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Authentic Shochu |
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Alcohol Content
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25% ABV |
Ingredients
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Brown sugar (produced in Japan), rice koji (Japanese rice) |
Koji
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Black Koji |
Distillation Method
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Vacuum Distillation |
Maturation
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One year or more / Stainless steel tanks |
How to Enjoy
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With Water
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With Hot Water
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With Soda
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Full-Bodied Yet Clean: The Savory Character of Black Koji
We brew with black koji, long handed down in Ryukyu and southern Kyushu. Highly active in enzymes, it gives the moromi mash a natural sweetness and body. Sato no Akebono made with black koji carries a rich aroma and depth of flavor, yet finishes clean and crisp on the palate.
Vacuum Distillation, the Innovation Behind the Brand
Vacuum distillation is, without exaggeration, the technique that defines Sato no Akebono. Distilling the moromi in a reduced-pressure still produces a fresh, light mouthfeel free of any harshness. Shochu making is, from beginning to end, work with living things such as koji and yeast. Our craftsmen keep their senses sharp, watching over the condition of the koji and the mash at every stage.
A Black Koji Label with Real Presence
As with Long-Aged Sato no Akebono, the label carries the Tatsugo pattern, a traditional figure of Oshima Tsumugi, here rendered in the darker, more sombre tones that suit black koji. The restrained design brings out the dignity that only black koji brewing can give.