Chintarari 430ml 31%

A phantom sweet potato shochu that revives Edo period production methods

Features

"Chintarari, the Phantom Sweet Potato Shochu, 430ml" is a special sweet potato shochu produced in very small quantities in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its rarity, with only one 1.8-liter bottle produced per day, directly contributes to the depth of its flavor.
Based on Edo period production methods, the recipe of Genichiro Kawachi I, documented in records from 1908, has been faithfully reproduced. No water is added, and only koji and sweet potatoes are used for solid preparation in ceramic pots. Furthermore, direct-fire distillation is performed using a restored Kabuto-gama still, and the shochu is aged for over 10 years, making it truly a culmination of artisan craftsmanship. The time variation inherent in manual work creates a deep richness and refined aroma.

Recommended ways to enjoy

・Straight, savoring the mellow aged aroma and deep umami.
・On the rocks, for a perfect balance of mellowness and richness.
・With hot water, to further enhance the soft sweetness and aroma.

Recommended pairings

・Smoked dishes
・Charcoal-grilled yakitori
・All types of Japanese cuisine (especially nimono and oden)

Product specifications

• Type: Sweet potato shochu (long-term aged)

• Country/Region of Origin: Japan, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture

• Volume: 430ml

• Alcohol content: 31%

• Ingredients: Sweet potato, rice koji

• Production method features: Solid preparation in ceramic pots, direct-fire distillation with Kabuto-gama, 10 years of aging