Region: Kagoshima, Japan Distillery: Wakashio Shuzo Ingredients: Imo (Sweet Potato) shochu, strawberries (Shibushi City, Kagoshima Pref.), cardamom Age: NAS ABV: 37% Size: 500 ml The base of Wakashio Distillery’s imo shochu, with strawberries from “No-Life Ichigo-no-mura” farm in Shibushi and spicy, refreshing cardamom, result in a spirit that pops. Wakashio F-Spirits are crafted using non-standard fruits and vegetables from the Osumi Peninsula, this new distilled spirit is based on sweet potato shochu and has a unique aroma created by combining different ingredients. Each bottle captures the essence of southern Japan - a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative spirit-making. Founded in 1968, Wakashio Distillery is a cooperative partnership of five local distilleries. With a commitment to “diversity,” they leverage their unique characteristics to enhance the production of high-quality and appealing spirits. The distillery is well-regarded, particularly for its connection to Wakashio Shuzo (若潮酒造), a Japanese sake brewery celebrated for its high-quality sake, which emphasizes traditional methods and local ingredients. Wakashio embodies Japan's mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative spirit-making to create unique sake-based and shochu-based fortified drinks.
