4TH ST BEVERAGE, INC.
IMO(SWEET POTATO)-SHOCHU/SOJU
BLACK YOKAICHI
よかいち 芋焼酎 宝酒造 宮崎県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO TAKARA SHUZO / MIYAZAKI
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
KURO YOKAICHI is a traditional Japanese Soju made with Kuro Koji, and 100% Kyushu Sweet Potato. Enjoy the rich aroma and deep flavor of sweet potato on the rocks.
#10816 (24%) 6/720m SOJU
IKKOMON
一刻者 (いっこもん) 芋焼酎 宝酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋 麹：芋麹 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO TAKARA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Sweet Potato Koji Single Distillation Soju
IKKOMON is made with Imo (sweet potato) Koji. This makes IKKOMON a very special item since other Imo Soju is generally made with Kome (rice) Koji. The way they produce IKKOMON allows you to savor real Imo flavor, without the influence of unwanted tastes derived from other materials.
#10817 (24%) 6/720m SOJU
BENIIKKO
紅一刻 芋焼酎 宝酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：25% 原料：さつま芋 麹：芋麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO TAKARA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Imo Koji Single Distillation Shochu
A unique Honkaku Shochu distilled from 100% Beni-Satsuma sweet potatoes. This Shochu fully utilizes the essence of sweet potato by using hot-air method rather than using steam method in making Koji. The characteristic aroma and flavor of sweet potato is due to Terpene. And by fully utilizing the essence of sweet potato in Koji, Terpene comes alive to give this Shochu a magnificent rich taste and rich aroma.
#10853 (25%) 6/720m HL
KUROKAME
黒甕 (くろかめ) 芋焼酎 宝酒造 鹿児島県アルコール度数：25% 原料：さつま芋、米 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO TAKARA SHUZO/ KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
KUROKAME is made according to a very traditional method in which Kuro-Koji (Black-Koji) is used and the fermentation process takes place in Kame (a large porcelain pot). This process imparts in KUROKAME a very rich and bold taste reminiscent of traditional Imo (sweet potato) Shochu.
#10852 (25%) 6/720m HL
24-DO AKARUI NOUSON
明るい農村 芋焼酎 霧島町蒸留所 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋 麹：米麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO KIRISHIMACHO JYORYUSHO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji : White-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Quality shochu/Soju is made from quality soil and quality soil is only found in lively agricultural village”.
This Soju has been prepared in the traditional, hand-made clay pots using the most pristine ingredients grown in the beautiful nature—locally harvested Koganesengan sweet potatoes, rice and spring water from Mount Kirishima.
#8791 (24%) 6/1.75L SOJU
TENSHI NO YUWAKU
天使の誘惑 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：40% 原料：さつま芋 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 40% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
A well established label in Japan for its richness and smoothness. The name, Tenshi no Yuwaku “Angel’s Temptation”, originates from Cognac District in France, where the Portion of whiskey that evaporates from the barrel during the aging process are referred to as “Angel’s Share”. With its soft amber color, this Shochu is reminiscent of Brandy. Have it straight or on the rock to enjoy the sweet chocolate aroma and elegant sweet potato flavor. Highly recommended to Brandy and Whisky fan.
#10761 (40%)12/720ml with box HL
HAKUTEN HOZAN
白天宝山 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Nishi Shuzo fixated on drawing out the maximum potential of white koji in this Hakutake Hozan. This Soju offers approachable plump aroma of potatoes with luscious mellow sweetness while still finishing sharp. As with most imo Soju, best to drink as oyuwari or with hot water to bring out the best qualities of the Soju. Also, recommend trying this Soju side-by-side with Tomino Hozan made using yellow koji and Kiccho Hozan which is made using black koji to taste the differences in profiles.
#8449 (24%)12/750ml SOJU
TOMI NO HOZAN
富乃宝山 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：黄麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Yellow-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Using low-temperature fermentation, yellow koji (usually used in sake rather than shochu) and carefully selected sweet potatoes, Tomi no Houzan displays a sweet and citrusy aroma and light, enjoyable flavor.
#43561 (24%) 12/720ml SOJU
KICCHO HOZAN
吉兆宝山 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：25% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
Using a Kame-Tsubo earthen pot, this Imo (sweet potato) shochu made with Black-Koji malt is brewed using a traditional fermentation method. This time-honored, full-bodied crisp taste will definitely tempt the palate of many generations to come.
#9065 (25%) 12/750ml HL
KICCHO HOZAN
吉兆宝山 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
#9064 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
SATSUMA HOZAN
薩摩宝山 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：25% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
Bold sweet potato aroma with a soothing well-round flavor” is the best way to describe this sweet potato-based brew. Born and bred in southern Japan, this classic has remained unchanged since the distillery was founded.
Satsuma Hozan has been the foundation on which the HOZAN brand has flourished throughout Japan.
#9030 (25%) 12/750ml HL
SATSUMA HOZAN
薩摩宝山 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO NISHI SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Soju
#7024 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
SHIROYUTAKA HOZAN
白豊 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県アルコール度数：34% 原料：さつま芋(白豊)、米麹：黄麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO NISHI SHOZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 34% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Yellow-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
SHIROYUTAKA is a sweet potato from Kagoshima, a strain known for its high concentration of starch.
This starch-rich potato yields an exceptional Shochu with gentle fragrance and a subtle flavor for a sound base.
The second of the “Passion” sweet potato Shochu series from Hozan Brewery. Produced only once a year, available in limited supply.
#9230 (34%) 12/750ml HL
SATSUMA KURO SHIRANAMI
薩摩黒白波 芋焼酎 薩摩酒造 鹿児島県アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米麹 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO SATSUMA SHUZO/ KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Kurose Toji (master brewer), whose greatest talent was making Black-Koji based shochu, worked his magic using a traditional brewing method requiring high quality KOGANE SENGAN sweet potatoes grown in the South Satsuma area of Japan. Enjoy this schochu’s mild sweetness and rich aroma, which are distinctive characteristics of Black-Koji Soju. Serve on-the rocks to experience the full offering of its elegant flavor.
#9090 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
SATSUMA SHIRANAMI
薩摩白波 芋焼酎 薩摩酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO SATSUMA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Soju
This full-fledged Satsuma shochu is produced by Satsuma Shuzo located in the well-known
Satsuma sweet potato
growing region, Minami Satsuma. The soil of Shirasu plateau is composed of volcanic ash which is ideal for growing Satsuma sweet potatoes. Brewed with this potato and clean spring water from the Kan No Ko
(God’s River),this Soju has a dry, robust taste.
#12897 (24%) 6/900ml SOJU
25-DO SATSUMA SHIRANAMI
薩摩白波 芋焼酎 薩摩酒造 鹿児島県アルコール度数：25% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO SATSUMA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
This full-fledged Satsuma shochu is produced by Satsuma Shuzo located in the well-known Satsuma potato growing region, Minami Satsuma. The soil of Shirasu plateau is composed of volcanic ash which is ideal for growing Satsuma potatoes. Brewed with this potato and clean spring water from Kan No Ko (God’s River),
this shochu has a dry, robust taste reflecting the local culinary tradition.
#92 (25%) 12/750ml HL
SAKURA SHIRANAMI
さくら白波 芋焼酎 薩摩酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米麹 麹：黄麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO SATSUMA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Yellow-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Sakura Shiranami is made using the yellow koji which adds unique elements beyond the typical sweet potato Soju. Earthy with hint of floral fragrance, smooth on the palate with a crisp finish. This Soju complements variety of dishes from light to rich.
#2764 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
SHIRANAMI KURADASHI GENSHU
白波蔵出原酒 芋焼酎 薩摩酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：37% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎SWEET POTATO SATSUMA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 37% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: White-Koji Single Distillation Shochu
Shiranami Kuradashi Genshu reflects a premium Imo Shochu, bottled at full cask strength, right out of the aging chamber. Not a single drop of water is added after distillation. An undiluted 74 Proof brew is expected to be harsh, but Kuradashi Genshu is mellow with a rich flavor and sweet potato aroma. From Satsuma Brewery, the world’s number one Imo Shochu producer, Shiranami Kuradashi Genshu is meticulously crafted by Toji master distillers.
#5558 (37%) 6/750ml HL
KAIDO
海童 芋焼酎 濱田酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫)、米麹 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO HAMADA SHUZO / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
So good, it took home 1st place in the Kagoshima Soju Competition. If that wasn’t enough, Hamada Shuzo was the first to use red bottles in this Soju category. Made from selected Kogane-Sengan sweet potatoes, specially harvested in Kagoshima prefecture, traditional Kuro-Koji (black yeast) and pure,
deep sea water.
Retains hints of the earth and sea from which it came. “Iwai no aka” literally means “celebratory red”.
Come celebrate its savory and subtle sweetness combined with a sweet potato finish.
#4681 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
IICHIKO KOGANE NO IMO SWEET POTETO
いいちこ 黄金の芋 芋焼酎 三和酒類 大分県
アルコール度数：25% 原料： さつま芋(黄金千貫） 麹：白麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
黄金の芋は、日本の食材のみを使用し、低温で丁寧に醸造した本格的な焼酎。 蒸したさつまいもは
蜂蜜を思わせる香りで、優しい甘さを楽しめる焼酎。
SWEET POTETO / SANWA SHURUI /OITA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: White - Koji Single Distillation Shochu
Kogane no Imo is an authentic shochu made by using only Japan's ingredients and carefully brewed at low temperatures. A fragrance is reminiscent of the honey of steamed sweet potato. Enjoy the gentle sweetness.
#7613 (25%) 12/750ml HL
Mitsutake Hokuto Kenshiro
光武 北斗ケンシロウ 黒麹芋焼酎 光武酒造場 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：25％ 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫) 麹：黒麹 常圧蒸留
SWEET POTATO, RICE KOJI / OTSU RUI / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Rice - Koji Atmospheric Shochu
When you take a sip, the flavor has the characteristic aroma of black koji, yet the smoothness of both the fragrance and the taste stands out in this imo shochu. The raw material used is Kagoshima-produced Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes, with both ends carefully trimmed to minimize any undesirable odors. The koji used is black koji, a traditional strain, and by using a filtration method called rough filtration, the carefully crafted flavor is preserved without being compromised.
#19684 (25%) 12/900ml HL
Mitsutake Hokuto Raoh
光武 北斗ラオウ 黒麹芋焼酎 光武酒造場 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：25％ 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫) 麹：黒麹 常圧蒸留
SWEET POTATO, RICE KOJI / OTSU RUI / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 25% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Rice - Koji Atmospheric Shochu
Beniharuka is a sweet potato that has great color and flavor. Its sugar content when steamed is higher than that of other red sweet potato varieties, making it a very delicious potato. The imo shochu made from this ultimate honey sweet potato, Beniharuka, has a very smooth taste and a wonderfully sweet aroma. For the best experience, enjoy it on the rocks or with water to appreciate its refreshing qualities.
#51054 (25%) 12/900ml HL
Syasya Rakuraku Red Dragon Grand Cru
宝山 酒酒楽楽 赤 Grand Cru 芋焼酎 西酒造 鹿児島県 アルコール度数：25％ 原料：さつま芋(黄金千貫) 麹：白麹 単式蒸留焼酎
SWEET POTATO, RICE KOJI / OTSU RUI / KAGOSHIMA
Alcohol Level: 30% Ingredients: Sweet Potato Koji: Rice - Koji Single Distillation Shochu
Lychee aroma and a deep, rich flavor with a wide range of nuances. Grown in the ‘Grand Cru’ (special grade) fields, known for their good soil and exposure to sunlight, as well as the ‘Yamada Nishiki’ rice carefully nurtured in their own rice paddies, and finished with the techniques developed over their 160 years of history.