In-depth guides on Japan's most popular spirit: what it is, how to drink it, what to buy, and the centuries of culture behind every bottle.
The complete introduction to shochu: what it is, how it is made, the different types, and why it outsells sake in Japan. Everything you need to know in one guide.
Korean soju and Japanese shochu share a name but almost nothing else. The definitive breakdown of two very different spirits.
From imo to awamori, 15 exceptional bottles across every shochu category. Expert picks with tasting notes and serving suggestions.
Okinawa's indigenous spirit predates all other Japanese distilled drinks. Its history, production, kusu aging, and how to drink it.