Rihei Ginger Shochu

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This single-distilled, one of a kind shochu is made from ginger local to Japan’s Miyazaki prefecture. Named after the distillery’s founder, Rihei Ochiai, this 4th generation, famil y-run distillery honors the traditions of their 100-year-old past while taking on a modern twist for the 21st century. Rihei Ginger was born after local farmers came to the distillery requesting the owner craft a new shochu made from their amazing quality ginger after Rihei had made a reputation for themselves using less common ingredients for their shochu.Refreshing ginger notes on the palate with a tinge of spice and citrus that comes from the koji rice and barley. Show more