"Hitohiro" means the length of one's own height with arms spread wide. It is brewed in a kame jar buried in the ground to that same height, allowing it to ferment slowly in harmony with nature, bringing out the original richness and depth of Mugi shochu. The gentle aroma of barley that emerges from the combination of black koji production and kame jar brewing, along with the thick and rich depth of black koji. While many shochu aim for easy drinking, this Mugi shochu returns to the roots of Mugi shochu and offers a unique depth of character that sets it apart from traditional varieties.
Alcohol is for those of legal drinking age. Be cautious about excessive drinking.
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AWARD & CERTIFICATION
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.
Award
South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2018Honkaku shochu Category
South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2017Honkaku shochu Category
South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards 2006Honkaku 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.