Kishogura

Release：1996.09.01

GOLD

900ml Bottle 25%
1800ml Bottle 25%

Release：1996.09.01

Kishogura

Black Koji, Pot-Fermented Imo Shochu

This is a rich and aromatic honkaku imo shochu that inherits the traditional making of black koji and kame-tsubo fermentation. The koji used is black koji, the sweet potatoes are the "Koganesengan" variety from Minami Satsuma, and it is brewed at the "Tsunuki Kishogura" brewery, the birthplace of Hombo Shuzo. It offers a unique and complex flavor profile typical of kame-tsubo fermentation, with a soft and elegant aroma that blends into every drop. This imo shochu seeps through your body with a long finish, leaving a confident mark on your senses.

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Size	Package	ABV	JAN	Price(JPY)
900ml	Bottle	25%	4976881243019	￥ 1,324
1800ml	Bottle	25%	4976881243026	￥ 2,527

NAME: Kishogura

CATEGORY: Honkaku shochu

TYPE: Imo shochu

FEATURE: Pot-fermented

INGREDIENTS: Sweet potatoes (Kagoshima), Kome koji (Japanese rice)

DISTILLATION: Single atmospheric distillation

KOJI: Black koji

WATER: Tsunuki natural water

DISTILLERY: Tsunuki kishogura

PRODUCER: Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

SFWSC 2016

Shochu Category

DOUBLE GOLD

AWARD & CERTIFICATION

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.

SILVER

ISC 2025Shochu Category

ISC 2021Shochu Category

ISC 2020Shochu Category

BRONZE

ISC 2018Shochu Category

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.

SILVER

IWSC 2021Shochu Category

IWSC 2020Shochu Category

IWSC 2018Shochu Category

IWSC 2017Shochu Category

IWSC 2016Shochu Category

IWSC 2014White Spirits Category

IWSC 2013White Spirits Category

BRONZE

IWSC 2015Shochu 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.

DOUBLE GOLD

SFWSC 2016Shochu Category

SILVER

SFWSC 2021Shochu Category

SFWSC 2020Shochu Category

SFWSC 2018Shochu Category

SFWSC 2015Shochu Category

BRONZE

SFWSC 2017Shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards

The South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards are held annually to advance brewing techniques, improve the quality of commercially available alcoholic beverages, and promote the liquor industry through quality assessments.
It surveys "Sake" and "Honkaku shochu" produced in the region to guide future manufacturing. The committee also recognizes exceptional achievements with awards.

Awarded on behalf of Kura

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2020Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2007Honkaku shochu Category

Awarded on behalf of Toji

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2021Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2004Honkaku shochu Category

Award

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2025Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2024Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2023Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2022Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2019Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2018Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards2017Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2016Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2015Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2014Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2013Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2012Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2010Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2009Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2008Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2006Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2005Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2003Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2002Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2001Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2000Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 1999Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 1998Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 1997Honkaku shochu Category

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition aims to improve the quality of honkaku shochu, a specialty product of Kagoshima Prefecture.
Experts, including Kumamoto Regional Taxation Bureau appraisers, conduct blind tastings to evaluate flavor, aroma, and other characteristics. Superior prizes are awarded to outstanding entries in each category: imo, kokuto, kome, and mugi shochu.

President's Award

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2021Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2018Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2017Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2016Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2007Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2006Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2002Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 1999Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 1997Imo (Sweet potato)

Award

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2025Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2024Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2023Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2022Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2020Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2019Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2015Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2014Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2013Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2012Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2011Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2010Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2009Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2008Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2005Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2004Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2003Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2001Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2000Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 1998Imo (Sweet potato)

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.