Yes, sir.
I'm Nakamura from Nanto Brewery.
I think there are scenes from people who went on a trip to Okinawa to get [awamori] as souvenirs and awamori at an Okinawan izakaya.
I would like to introduce locally brewed sake [awamori] to adults who don't know awamori yet enjoy the mood of Okinawa.
Compared to distilled liquors around the world [awamori], the more you know, the more attractive it is.
What kind of alcohol is Awamori?
There are various theories about the history of awamori, but it is said that the distillation technology of liquor developed in West Asia in the early 13th century was transmitted from China to Ryukyu via Siam (Thailand). "awamori" was presented to Asian countries as a tribute to trade.
Later, during the Kingdom of ryukyu era, only Sanka Shuri (Sakiyama, Akata, Toribori) were allowed to manufacture and strictly managed. In the Meiji era, Kingdom of ryukyu became Okinawa Prefecture, and it is said that awamori was built in the private sector, and there were about 760 liquor stores.
Later, the awamori industry was severely damaged by the Pacific War and other factors, but the strong will of the people of the prefecture restored awamori to the present day.
Except for some brands, indica rice (slender rice) is mainly used for raw materials. Compared to tenacious Japanese rice (Japonica type), it is harder and smooth, so black koji mold makes it easier to stretch mycelium.
The raw rice is made into rice koji using black koji, and water and yeast are added to it to make moromi. And for about 2 weeks, I will drink alcohol. This process is called "all koji preparation" and is unique to awamori. awamori and authentic shochu (so-called Otsu type shochu) are made by a single distillation machine. It is made by a distillation method that gives the individuality of raw materials, koji, and moromi moderately into sake and gives each characteristic.
And only Awamori made in Okinawa Prefecture can be displayed as "Ryukyu awamori".
※Uehara Sake Brewery is the only one in the awamori industry that uses electronic techniques. For more information:
The biggest attraction of awamori is that you can sleep.
The great attraction of awamori is that if it matures over the years, it will grow into a wonderful old sake.
Putting it in a jar or bottle and aging it is described as "laying it down." When awamori is laid down, the sweeter the scent becomes as you sleep, and the softer the texture when you put it in your mouth.
When Admiral Perry, who led the Black Ship, visited Kingdom of ryukyu in 1853, he said, "It's like a French liqueur." It will be a famous sake that can be on par with modern whiskey and brandy, which are acclaimed worldwide even today.
The charm of awamori is that it grows into old sake by aging. Over the years, awamori is prized as "Kosou" in Okinawan dialect. It has a sweet and rich taste that can be laid over time, and awamori old sake is fascinated by the depth of taste.
※Ryukyu awamori "Old Sake" is defined as "Old Sake" only if the total amount is stored in awamori for more than three years.
Delicious way to drink Awamori
The basic way of drinking Awamori is "straight" and "water splitting". awamori's alcohol content is more than 30 degrees, so if you have a strong drink, straight may be better. However, be careful not to drink too much.
If you want to eat it with a dish, we recommend "water splitting". Drink the water in a glass filled with ice, and awamori 2: Water 8 ratio or if you have strong alcohol, please drink it as you like.
In addition, there are hot water, shikuwasha, soda, and coffee.
On hot days, awamori, which has a high degree of 30 degrees or more, is placed in the freezer with a bottle and cooled into akin.
Would you like to order Okinawan sake?
If you feel that awamori is a little weak, how about awamori-based liqueur?
Okinawa World (Nanto Brewery) manufactures awamori-based liqueur liquor and is also recommended as souvenirs such as Ryukyu Lemon Sour, Ryukyu Habuball and 35 Liqueur Awamori Coffee.
If you are purchasing products, please visit the Nanto Brewery official online shop [Sakiriya].
Nanto Brewery's official online shop sells craft beer prepared from Coral Water in Gyokusendo Cave, Okinawa World, awamori, Liqueur, Habu Snake Liquor and original goods produced by Uehara Sake Brewery. With a bulk purchase of 8,000 yen or more, free shipping anywhere in Japan.
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Reference: Okinawa Sake Brewery Association website
