Kurokoji jitate Sakurajima

Release：2003.03.10

GOLD

900ml Bottle 25%
1800ml Bottle 25%
900ml Paper carton 25%
1800ml Paper carton 25%
720ml Bottle 25%
900ml Bottle 20%
1800ml Paper carton 20%

Release：2003.03.10

Kurokoji jitate Sakurajima

Rich & Roasty Black Koji Imo Shochu

It is a black koji-based Satsuma shochu that evokes the aroma of roasted sweet potatoes and has a rich, thick sweetness and deliciousness. When enjoyed mixed with hot water, you can savor the full-bodied flavor unique to Imo shochu.

Satsuma Shochu Imo Shochu Honkaku Shochu

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Size	Package	ABV	JAN	Price(JPY)
900ml	Bottle	25%	4976881244498	￥ 1,231
1800ml	Bottle	25%	4976881244481	￥ 2,296
900ml	Paper carton	25%	4976881245730	￥ 1,207
1800ml	Paper carton	25%	4976881244757	￥ 2,274
720ml	Bottle	25%	4976881245044	￥ 1,375
900ml	Bottle	20%	4976881244511	￥ 1,079
1800ml	Paper carton	20%	4976881244764	￥ 1,979

NAME: Kurokoji jitate Sakurajima

CATEGORY: Honkaku shochu

TYPE: Imo shochu

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

DISTILLATION: Single atmospheric distillation

KOJI: Black koji

WATER: Chiran natural water

DISTILLERY: Chiran Distillery

PRODUCER: Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

SFWSC 2022

Shochu Category

GOLD

AWARD & CERTIFICATION

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 2022Shochu Category

IWSC 2005White Spirits 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.

SILVER

ISC 2025Shochu Category

ISC 2022Shochu 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.

GOLD: SFWSC 2022Shochu 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.

Gold: TWSC 2022Shochu 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 2014Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2013Honkaku shochu Category

Award

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2019Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2017Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2016Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2015Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2012Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2011Honkaku 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 2007Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2006Honkaku shochu Category

South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2004Honkaku 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 (Awarded on behalf of Toji)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2007Imo (Sweet potato)

President's Award

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2020Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2015Imo (Sweet potato)

Kagoshima Honkakushochu Competition 2009Imo (Sweet potato)

Award