2018 Amami Shochu Makers in Los Angeles - 14 Shochu Tasting Event (6 Japanese Shochu Makers are Coming to L.A.) Limited Tickets!NEW

Amami Shochu Makers in Los Angeles - 14 Shochu Tasting Event.  6 Japanese Shochu makers are coming to L.A. from AMAMI Island, Japan!

AMAMI SHOCHU MAKERS IN LOS ANGELES, 14 Shochu Tasting Event brings the little-known Japanese Spirit, Shochu, to the U.S.. Shochu is one of two Japanese “Koku-Shu (國'),” or national, traditional alcoholic beverages.

Taste 14 brands of AMAMI KOKUTO SHOCHU including two 2018 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winning Shochus, the Amami Island local food, and more. Enjoy various ways to drink SHOCHU like oyuwari, mizuwari, cocktail, and more.

Six Shochu Makers
Amami Oshima Kaiun Shuzo Co., Ltd., Amami Oshima Shuzo Co., Ltd., Amami Shurui Co., Ltd., Harada Shuzo Co., Ltd., Machida Shuzo Co., Ltd., Yayoi Shochu Jozojo Co., Ltd.

Do you know Shochu?
Shochu is a distilled spirit like whiskey, brandy, and vodka, and was first made around in the 16th century in Japan. Shochu is made from grains and tubers, carefully fermented utilizing Koji, and distilled in Japan.

Shochu is one of two “Koku-Shu (國')”, or traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages--the other is sake (Nihon-Shu).

The unique climate and Japanese culture greatly influenced the development of the Shochu. 

What is Honkaku Shochu?
Honkaku Shochu refers to “single-distilled Shochu.” The traditional single distillation method preserves the vibrant and rich flavors of the ingredient(s) from which the Shochu is made.

There is another Shochu in Japan, called Ko-Class Shochu or Continuous Distillation Shochu. 

The Flavor of Shochu
Shochu has various flavors derived from its ingredients such as a sweet potato, rice, barley, buckwheat, Black Sugar, and more. These are grown in Japan’s rich and varied climate.

What is AMAMI KOKUTO SHOCHU?
AMAMI KOKUTO SHOCHU, “black sugar distilled spirit,” is produced only in the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Only the Shochu makers in the Amami Islands are permitted to use the black sugar grown in the Amami Islands as a main ingredient to make KOKUTO SHOCHU.

The black sugar is one of the special products from the Amami Islands, a natural food which is high in nutrients. It has the condensed essential nutrition for the body without losing the original minerals and vitamins of sugarcane during refining.

AMAMI KOKUTO SHOCHU gently spreads sweetness with a gentle aftertaste like a fruit.

What is characteristics of SHOCHU? 
Shochu is a sugar-free liquor like other distilled spirits such as brandy and whiskey but has fewer calories.

Shochu contains Vitamin B1, B2, minerals, iron and potassium, which are beneficial for women. According to recent scientific research, the ingredients contained in Honkaku Shochu are helpful in preventing blood clots by improving blood flow. Shochu may be helpful in increasing good cholesterol, and possibly preventing arteriosclerosis.

Shochu is thought to cause fewer hangover symptoms compared with other liquors. 

14 Brands AMAMI Shochu

1. Amami Oshima Kaiun Shuzo Co., Ltd.
               Re Lento  24%
               Beni Sango 40%
               FAU 40%

2. Amami Oshima Shuzo Co., Ltd.
               JOUGO KOKUTO 24%
               Takakura 30%
               Hamachidori no uta 38%

3. Amami Shurui Co., Ltd.
               AMAMI 25%

4. Harada Shuzo Co., Ltd.
               Barrel 38%
               Shoryu Gold rabel 30%

5. Machida Shuzo Co., Ltd.
               NANKAI 24%

Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Medal by Points Awards Winning Spirits
           Nankai Gold 43%

6. Yayoi Shochu Jozojo Co., Ltd.
               YAYOI GOLD 40%

Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2018 Best of Category Awards Gold Medal by Points Awards Winning Spirits
           Ancient Black Rabbit (TAIKO no KUROUSAGI) 24%
           YAYOI ARAROKA 24%

Date & Time
Wednesday, September 5th, 7 - 9 pm (6:30pm doors open)

Location
Miyako Hybrid Hotel, 21381 S. Western Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

Ticket
$ 60 (includes tax and service charge)  Cash Only
Includes: Buffet, 14 shochu tastings and more

Participation condition
21 years old and over

Limit 50 tickets 

Seats are limited. Reserve your ticket soon!

Reservation: LA Shochu-kai (Junko Kato)
T: 310-647-7595   
E-mail: [email protected] 

Cosponsored by LA Shochu-kai 

Supported by Southern California Amamikai, Amami City

Cooperation: Miyako Hybrid Hotel

Media Sponsors: Nikkan San, Weekly LALALA, U.S.FrontLine, Los Angeles Town, San Diego Town,

What is the LA Shochu-kai?
LA Shochu-kai was established in LA in 2017 to spread "Shochu" nationwide from Los Angeles and let people know the taste of Shochu, how to enjoy it, to people who are not familiar, as well as those who have never drunk Shochu. LA Shochu-kai holds various of Shochu event such as "Amami Shochu Makers in Los Angeles 14 Shochu Tasting Event" and will expand Shochu fans.