熊本県·焼酎
Kuma Shochu (Distilleries of Kuma Village)
Beneath its clear aroma lies the gentle sweetness of rice. The simple, unpretentious taste settles slowly into the body without ever becoming tiresome. Kuma Village is a nature-rich hamlet along the Kuma River and is one of the production areas for Kuma Shochu. Kuma Shochu is an authentic shochu that can only bear this name if it is made using only rice as an ingredient and brewed, distilled, and bottled using the groundwater of the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region. With a history of approximately 500 years, it is one of the few brands in Japan whose geographical indication has been recognized by the World Trade Organization. During the heavy rains of 2020, distilleries in the Kuma River basin suffered significant damage, but some distilleries have achieved a revival in their determination to protect tradition. A resilient cup passed down through disaster. It is a local shochu you will want to savor alongside the story of the Kuma River.
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