Joatsu Toyonagakura rice shochu 25% - 720 ml

30,46 €

42,31 € / L

Distilled at atmospheric pressure for a complex flavour
The distillery’s pride and joy. Aged for 3 to 6 months after distillation to develop its aroma and sweetness.
Winner of first prize at the 2021 National Liquor Competition and the grand prize in the “rice shochu” category at the inaugural Liquor Shop’s Choice Shochu awards; Kura Master 2026 Jury Prize; Platinum Medals in 2021, 2024 and 2026 and a Gold Medal in 2023 for the Komé Shochu award

“Jouatsu Toyonagakura” is made from organic rice grown in the Kuma region and traditionally distilled at atmospheric pressure to produce a powerful flavour and rich aroma. Adding cold or hot water brings out the rice’s lively floral notes.

A word from Olivier, founder and sourcer

I love this exceptional shochu for its malty, toasted notes, unusual for a rice shochu.

Joatsu Toyonagakura rice shochu 25% - 720 ml720ml30,46 €

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Tasting notes

Perfect pairings

In the Kuma region, rice shochu made by atmospheric distillation has long been enjoyed with game dishes such as “Inoshishi-nabe” (wild boar stew). It pairs naturally with flavourful or fatty meat dishes, balancing their richness. Its delicate sweetness comes through even more clearly alongside seafood or a variety of stews.

Tasting notes

Aromas: intense, roasted, toasted and malty
Palate: rounded, smooth and malty, with floral notes when warmed.
A unique profile combining roasted aromas and natural sweetness that you won’t find in any other rice shochu. This is where you can truly discover the full depth of authentic Kuma Shochu.

Description

Toyonaga Shuzo distillery set out to create a timeless flavour with a clean finish that never goes out of style, ideal for those seeking the authentic taste of rice shochu or looking to make a health-conscious choice.
This shochu was born of a single passion: to make authentic Kuma Shochu using only rice, water and the expertise of the Kuma region, and to share its true essence with the world. Through atmospheric distillation, Toyonaga distillery has brought out a warm, comforting flavour that showcases the distinctive sweetness and aroma of rice shochu.

Characteristics

Packaging: 720 ml glass bottle
Store away from heat and light.

Production notes

Distillation: atmospheric, at normal pressure (rich aroma)
Category: Honkaku (known as authentic shochu, distilled only once and offering exceptionally rich aromas and flavours)
Alcohol by volume: 25%
Maturation: 12 months in a stainless-steel tank
Geographical indication: Kuma shochu
Appearance: clear
Palate: lovely freshness and rich sweetness, with smooth, malty notes.
Aromas: toasted and malty

Ingredients & nutritional values

Ingredients: Gin No Sato rice (Kuma, Kumamoto), Hinohikari rice (Kuma, Kumamoto)
Fermentation cultures used: white koji, black koji, Kumamoto KF yeast

Origin

Origin: Kumamoto, Japan
Producer: TOYONAGA SHUZO

TOYONAGA SHUZO

Founded in 1894 in Yunomae, in the Kuma region, Toyonaga distillery has spent more than 130 years making shochu true to its roots, using ingredients and water from Kuma and drawing on the skills of its people. A pioneer of organic shochu since 1990, it now grows its own organic rice and times its sowing, harvesting and distillation to the lunar calendar, following biodynamic principles. Led by fourth-generation Shiro Toyonaga, the distillery combines traditional expertise with bold creations, from the floral, refreshing Toyonagakura to original spirits such as Cardamom 7 liqueur.