A Chat with Nankai Shochu’s Master Distiller, Yoichiro Haseba We recently has a chance to chat with Shochu Master Distiller Yoichiro Haseba, who is behind our two award-winning products, Nankai…
Compared to other distilled spirits and other premium shochus, some of Nankai Shochu’s distinguishing characteristics are its delicately fragrant aroma and clean, fruity profile. While this is attributed to its…
Prairie Rose, the host of Bit By A Fox, is an award-winning writer that covers drink trends and all things boozy. She recently released a shochu podcast episode where she…
If you wanted a crash course in kokuto, or, "black sugar," shochu, look no further than this Bottles & Boxes video from WSET Level 3 sake specialist Aaron Diec. An…
The folks over at Great Big Story just released a video titled, "Japan's Secret to Long Life." The video suggests that "brown sugar shochu," like Nankai, is the secret sauce…
Today is #WorldWhiskyDay so what better way for us to join in on the celebration than sharing our recipe for an Old Fashioned. It's one of the most famous and…
One of Nankai Shochu's biggest goals is to create more awareness around shochu, including its capabilities in cocktail recipes. Recently and to our great excitement, Food & Wine featured Nankai…
When considering alcohol, most people never thought about low-ABV cocktails. They thought about how many Fireball shots could be slammed down in an evening. Or how a bartender’s heavy pours…
Vacuum-distilled smooth and made from premium black sugar, Nankai Shochu was made for cocktail pairing. The smooth, clean taste ensures that our shochu won't overpower flavors. The black sugar distillate…
When someone hears that shochu is a “japanese distilled spirit,” the first thing they usually ask is, “So, what’s the difference between shochu and sake?” It’s an understandable question since…
