{"title":"Sake \u0026 Shochu","description":"\u003cp\u003eSake and shochu are two of Japan's great drinks, but they're very different beasts. Sake is brewed from rice, water, yeast and koji, with the koji helping convert the rice starch into fermentable sugars. It can be crisp and dry, rich and savoury, floral and fragrant or beautifully delicate, with styles ranging from everyday junmai to highly polished daiginjo. Shochu, on the other hand, is a distilled spirit, most commonly made from rice, barley or sweet potato, and tends to have a fuller, more spirit-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"akashi-sake-ginjo-yuzusha-500ml","title":"Akashi Sake Ginjo Yuzusha 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light, refreshing sake from Japan's Akashi-Tai. To create it, the brewers macerate the delicious yuzu fruit in ginjo-grade sake, resulting in big ol' bundles of citrus awesomeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus dominates the palate, with hints of sherbet lemons following it up. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akashi-Tai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53535961350525,"sku":"4970860798880","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/capture_2024-11-08-16-05-48--0000.jpg?v=1748198111"},{"product_id":"iichiko-shochu-silhouette","title":"iichiko Shochu Silhouette","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIichiko Silhouette Mugi Shochu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a classic Japanese honkaku barley shochu from the renowned \u003cem data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"117\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eiichiko\u003c\/em\u003e distillery in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, a region celebrated for its soft volcanic water and centuries-old shochu tradition. It’s distilled once from 100% barley, preserving delicate grain complexity, and bottled at 25% ABV, making it lighter and more approachable than many Western spirits.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eIn the glass it’s clear and clean with soft, aromatic notes of lemon zest, lychee, white peach, floral hints and steamed grains, leading to a palate that’s smooth and gentle with subtle sweetness and bright, crisp character, balanced and food-friendly rather than aggressively bold.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Iichiko Silhouette is traditionally enjoyed neat, on the rocks, with water (hot or cold), in a highball with soda or fruit juice, or even paired with tea (oolong or matcha), and its versatile profile also makes it a great base for light cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iichiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57793043202429,"sku":"4906666100213","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/iichiko_Shochu_Silhouette.jpg?v=1770643910"},{"product_id":"kanpai-kumo-sake","title":"Kanpai KUMO Sake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eThis flagship nigori Sake is a firm favourite for lovers of cloudy styles, offering a rich and refined take on a classic. Brewed as a tokubetsu junmai, it is aged on the lees and bottled with fine rice sediment, creating its signature cloudy appearance. Known as “Kumo,” meaning cloud, it delivers a smooth, full-bodied profile with tropical fruit notes, bright acidity, and a creamy, yoghurt-like finish balanced by a subtle savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"715\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eVersatile and expressive, it can be enjoyed lightly chilled around 10°C or gently warmed to 40°C. It pairs beautifully with bold flavours such as spicy curries, fried chicken, or even dessert. Gently invert before serving to mix the sediment and unlock its full character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanpai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58002924077437,"sku":"5060691930036","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Kanpai_KUMO_Sake.jpg?v=1775295653"}],"url":"https:\/\/thebeerhive.co.uk\/collections\/sake-shochu.oembed","provider":"The Beerhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}