Today, we’re taking a step away from the wonderful world of Japanese whisky to take a look at all of our other favourite craft spirits from around Japan. While we’re all well aware of how well Japanese whisky is doing on the world stage, some of the other spirits being produced in the country often […]
Category Archives: Shochu
When I mention shochu to my friends in New York, where I live, the two most common responses are, “Oh, that Korean drink?” or “Shochu… that’s like a cross between sake and vodka?” Apart from that, the blank “I have no idea what you’re talking about” stare is pretty popular too. And it’s understandable. Shochu […]