Tag: shochu

Ditch the tourist traps and learn how to drink like a local in Fukuoka. From hidden standing bars to the best-value shochu, here is your guide to affordable nightlife.

What You Need to Know About the Japanese Drink Alcoholic Experience If you think the Japanese drinking scene is defined by tiny cups of sake sipped in silence, you have been misinformed; the reality is that when you go to look for a japanese drink alcoholic style, you are entering a world dominated by the […]

The Truth About Your Umeshu Order Most people treat Japanese plum alcohol, known as umeshu, as a simple dessert wine to be sipped once at the end of a meal. They are wrong. Umeshu is actually one of the most versatile spirits in the world, capable of functioning as a base for high-end cocktails, a […]

Forget the rare whisky hunt. From the perfect izakaya Lemon Sour to the nuances of chilled Junmai Daiginjo, here is how you should actually be drinking in Japan.

Defining What Is Japanese Alcohol Called If you ask a bartender or a casual drinker what is japanese alcohol called, the answer you receive is almost always wrong. Most people assume the word sake is a catch-all term for every fermented or distilled beverage produced in Japan. This is a fundamental error. In Japanese, the […]

Umeshu is a traditional Japanese fruit liqueur, often mistakenly called “plum wine.” It is made by steeping unripe ume (Japanese plums) in neutral spirit (typically shochu or sake) with sugar, resulting in a sweet, tart, and aromatic drink. While there are many brands and styles, the most widely accessible and consistently good entry point is […]