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Can Japanese shochu follow in sake’s footsteps?
Hong Kong’s shochu experts weigh in on why the delicately minimal spirit has potential as the next trend from Japan. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Can Japanese shochu follow in sake’s footsteps? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Rebecca Lo3 viewsnewsasiahong-kongjapanjapanese-shochurice-wine - news
What is CHU-HI?
“CHU-HI” has become a major cocktail in Japan. We can see a wide variety of CHU-HI being served at Japanese Restaurants (Izakaya) daily. What does “CHU-HI” stand for? It is shortened for “Shochu Highball.” Highball is a cocktail term referring to “a beverage made by distilled alcohol such as whiskey and gin mixed with soda.” […] The post What is CHU-HI? appeared first on Takara Sake USA, Inc. .
by takarasake1 viewabout-sakeblogchu-hijapanese-spiritshochuwine-or-liquor - news
The Differences Between Soju, Shochu, and Sake, Explained
It’s no secret that Asian spirits are on the rise. And the growing presence and popularity of AAPI-owned and -operated bars and restaurants have introduced many American palates to spirits like Korea’s native soju and Japan’s shochu and sake. But despite their rising prominence stateside, the three spirits are still often confused. But these centuries-old beverages are worth getting to know. Not only do they originate from vastly different countries, but they’re each made through their own distinct distillation methods and carry their own flavor profiles. What’s the difference between sake and shochu? And how does soju play into things? The article The Differences Between Soju, Shochu, and Sake, Explained appeared first on VinePair .
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