Recommendations: Ways to Drink and Matching Cuisine

Brilliant and aromatic flavours
There are many refreshing shochus that host distinct fruity and flowery aromas. Their key phrase being ‘Hanayaka na Kaori’, (“Brilliant Aromas”).

[How to Drink]
On the rocks・With soda・With water・As part of a citrus cocktail

[Compatible Cuisine]
Dishes with their own “brilliant aromas”
E.g. Appetizers・Carpaccio・Aromatic herbal dishes・Fish

Shochus with a gentle aroma and light taste
Characterised as having the lightest smell and taste amongst all the shochus. Regardless of how you choose to drink it, it’s key phrase can be described as ‘Sukkiri-kan’, (“Refreshing Feeling”).

[How to Drink]
On the rocks・With soda・With water

[Compatible Cuisine]
Simple dishes making the most of base ingredients
E.g. Bagna cauda made with seasonal vegetables・Pasta, etc.

Shochus with a deep aroma and profound taste
The deepest and most profound type of shochu. Made through traditional methods, this shochu’s key phrase is “Richness”

[How to Drink]
On the rocks・Straight・With water・With hot water・Heated (Kan Shochu)

[Compatible Cuisine]
Dishes with strong, distinct flavours
E.g. Spare ribs・Miso-based dishes, etc.

Aromatic and rich shochus
Characterised by their extremely profound aroma and taste. These shochus are made through specialised methods and maturing in oak casks. Their key phrase being “Characteristic”.

[How to Drink]
On the rocks・With soda・Straight

[Compatible Cuisine]
With matured and cured ham, spicy dishes and desserts
E.g. Grilled unagi eel・Nuts・Ice cream・Chocolate desserts, etc.