Akanekaze 43

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Akanekaze 43

Triple Crown Award-Winning Imo Shochu
"Akanekaze 43" is a honkaku imo shochu that obtained a patent in 2017 for the production method of imo shochu using sweet potato as the main ingredient, adopting the brewing technique and patent "grated fresh imo method". By using grated fresh imo for the secondary brewing process, it brings out the rich flavor and aroma that sweet potato naturally possesses. By using the vibrant satsuma sweet potatoes "Tamaakane" as the main ingredient, it extracts the refreshing aroma of distinctive citrus fruits and herbs. Enjoy the rich and mellow sweetness that spreads with a long finish."

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SizePackageABVJANPrice(JPY)
700mlBottle/Gift box43%4976881254411¥ 5,940

Recommended Way of Drinking

  • straight
  • rock
  • soda
NAME
Akanekaze 43
CATEGORY
Honkaku shochu
TYPE
Imo shochu
FEATURE
Grated raw sweet potato method
INGREDIENTS
Sweet potatoes (Kagoshima), Kome koji (Japanese rice)
DISTILLATION
Single vacuum distillation
KOJI
White koji
WATER
Tsunuki natural water
DISTILLERY
Tsunuki kishogura
PRODUCER
Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd.

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International Wine & Spirit Competition

IWSC 2021

Shochu Category

TROPHY

IWSCInternational Wine & Spirits Competition

International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) is the world's oldest dedicated alcoholic beverage competition, held in the UK. Winners are selected through blind tastings and chemical analysis conducted by renowned judges from around the globe.
The IWSC is now recognized as Europe's largest and one of the world's most prestigious competitions for wines, spirits, and liqueurs.

TROPHY

IWSC 2021Shochu Category

OUTSTANDING GOLD

IWSC 2021Shochu Category

GOLD

IWSC 2024Shochu Category

SILVER

IWSC 2023Shochu Category

IWSC 2022Shochu Category

IWSC 2020Shochu Category

IWSC 2019Shochu Category

ISCInternational Spirits Challenge

International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is a spirits competition organized by Drinks International, a UK-based drinks industry publisher.
The competition features multiple categories, including shochu, gin, vodka, and tequila, which are judged through blind tastings by renowned spirits industry experts. The ISC is recognized as one of the world's most prestigious competitions.

TROPHY

ISC 2021Shochu Category

ISC 2019Shochu Category

DOUBLE GOLD

ISC 2021Shochu Category

ISC 2019Shochu Category

GOLD

ISC 2023Shochu Category

ISC 2022Shochu Category

ISC 2020Shochu Category

SILVER

ISC 2025Shochu Category

SFWSCSan Francisco World Spirits Competition

San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), held in the United States, is the country's largest spirits competition dedicated to alcoholic beverages.
Known as one of the world's most prestigious competitions, it selects entries through blind tastings by a panel of judges comprising U.S. hotel and restaurant professionals, distribution buyers, journalists, and others. The competition features multiple categories within each division.

BEST OF CLASS

SFWSC 2020Shochu Category

DOUBLE GOLD

SFWSC 2021Shochu Category

SFWSC 2020Shochu Category

GOLD

SFWSC 2022Shochu Category

SILVER

SFWSC 2024Shochu Category

SFWSC 2023Shochu Category

TWSCTokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) is a Japanese whisky and spirits competition organized by the Whisky Culture Institute.
The competition aims to evaluate whiskies and spirits from around the world using the knowledge and passion of Japanese whisky and spirits enthusiasts. It also aims to promote high-quality whiskies and spirits domestically and internationally.

Superior Gold

TWSC 2023Shochu Category

Gold

TWSC 2021Shochu Category

TWSC 2020Shochu Category

Silver

TWSC 2025Shochu Category

TWSC 2024Shochu Category

Bronze

TWSC 2022Shochu Category

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