Yayoi Fermented in a Ceramic Jar 30% 1800ml Bottle | Brown sugar shochu Yayoi Distillery, Kagoshima Prefecture

Brown Sugar Shochu from Yayoi Distillery on Amami Oshima

Yayoi Distillery in Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, produces brown sugar shochu, a specialty that may legally be made only in the Amami Islands. “Yayoi” is one of the distillery’s signature brands, offering a distinctive flavor shaped by the island’s climate and natural environment.

Traditional Production Using Ceramic Pots

As its name suggests, this shochu is carefully matured in traditional ceramic pots. With its relatively high alcohol content of 30% ABV, it delivers a rich, deeply satisfying flavor characteristic of brown sugar shochu.

Rich, Sweet Aroma Unique to Brown Sugar

This shochu has the rich, sweet aroma unique to spirits made with brown sugar. Its distinctive flavor, reminiscent of rum, is mellowed by the character of rice koji.

Recommended Ways to Enjoy

Enjoy it on the rocks or with water to savor its sweet brown sugar aroma. Adding hot water brings out the aroma even further.

Important Notice

Alcohol should only be consumed by those aged 20 or over. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may adversely affect the development of the fetus or infant.