4TH ST BEVERAGE, INC.
AWAMORI ( THAI RICE )
SHIMAUTA AWAMORI
島歌 泡盛 まさひろ酒造 沖縄県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：タイ米(海龍)、米 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
THAI RICE MASAHIRO SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Shima Uta,”Island Song”,was named as such because a song of the islands is quickly spread and so would the popularity of this Awamori be spread throughout the country. Made only from rice with no added brewer’ alcohol, Shimauta is easy to drink even for those new to Awamori. Its clean and refreshing taste is very appealing.
#9067 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
HANA SHIMAUTA AWAMORI
花島歌 泡盛 まさひろ酒造 沖縄県 アルコール度数：24% 原料：タイ米(海龍)、米 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
THAI RICE MASAHIRO SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Awamori is an alcoholic beverage indigenous to and unique to Okinawa, Japan. It is made from long grain Thai rice, and is not a direct product of brewing (like Sake) but of distillation (like Soju). The most popular way to drink Awamori is with water and ice. Awamori can also be drunk straight, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
#4178 (24%) 12/750ml SOJU
MIZUHO AWAMORI
瑞穂 泡盛 泡盛 瑞穂酒造 沖縄県 アルコール度数：20% 原料：タイ米(海龍)、米 麹：黒麹菌 単式蒸留焼酎
THAI RICE MIZUHO SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 20% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
Mizuho Shuzo has been brewing Awamori for 150 years, since the times of the Ryukyu Dynasty.
This Awamori-style Soju, with a rich flavor and fresh taste, traces its roots to a brewery built underground, the largest in Okinawa. This Soju, brewed and aged at the same temperature all year around, will titillate any serious drinker’s heart.
#9057 (20%) 12/750ml SOJU
SAKURA YAMAKAWA RYUKYU AWAMORI
さくらやまかわ琉球 泡盛 山川酒造 沖縄県 アルコール度数：43% 原料：タイ米(海龍)、 黒麹菌 常圧蒸留
5年～15年までのヴィンテージ古酒をブレンドさせ、シャム南蛮壺で2か月間貯蔵、熟成させたこだわ
りの長期熟成古酒。圧倒的な甘い熟成香が立ち上がり、コクもふくらみも豊かさを感じさせる。43度と
いった強さを感じさせず、余韻が長く続く。 食後にじっくり味わっていただきたい逸品。
YAMAKAWA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 43% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation Soju
it is selected aging old liquor for the long term of the feelings that vintage old liquor bat and mature by Siam Western pot for two months and finished. An overwhelmingly sweet aged scent rises, making the body rich and full.
It does not feel as strong as 43 degrees, and the aftertaste continues for a long time. Enjoy it thoroughly especially after eating.
#10335 (43%) 12/750ml HL
30-DO SEIFUKU RYUKYU AWAMORI
伝統的な直火焚き（じかびき）方式で丁寧に蒸留。この難しい蒸留方法は、複雑で高品質な泡盛を 造るために、細心の注意と集中力を必要とします。70年前の創業以来、石垣島で愛され続けている泡 盛。飲みやすいスピリッツとして多くの人に親しまれています。土っぽい杉やキノコのアロマに繊細な花の香 りがアクセントとなり、口に含むとリッチでありながらフレッシュで浮き立つような味わいが広がります。
SEIFUKU SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 30% Ingredients: Rice Koji: Black-Koji Direct-Fire Boiler Distillation
Carefully distilled using the traditional direct-fire boiler method (jikabi). This difficult distillation method requires intense focus and attention to detail in order to produce a highquality Awamori with complexity. This Awamori is a beloved product of Ishigaki Island since the establishment of the distillery 70 years ago. It is an easy-to-drink spirit enjoyed by many. Aromas of earthy cedar and mushrooms accented by delicate florals create a rich yet fresh and lifted flavor on the palate.
#10566 (30%) 12/720ml HL
SAKURA ICHIBAN AWAMORI
YAMAKAWA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 44% Ingredients: Indica Rice Koji: Black-Koji Atmospheric Distillation
This Awamori has aromas of sweet vanilla, citrus, and dark chocolate. Powerful and complex when enjoyed straight. When mixed with water, it does not lose its flavor but mellows out, making it a good choice to pair with food. It is a popular product for at-home shitsugi, a traditional method of aging Awamori in a succession of clay pots, similar to the Solera system used for aging Sherry.
#10804 (44%) 6/700ml HL
ZANPA BLACK AWAMORI
HIGA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 30% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Vacuum Distillation
Zanpa Black is one of Higa Shuzo's flagship products alongside Zanpa White. Zanpa Black has been loved by many generations and continues to be a popular, long-selling product. This awamori is known for its clean and sharp taste characterized by its refreshing aroma and finish created by vacuum distillation. Notes of ripe apple, black tea, flint, and cool melon rind on the nose. Gentle rounded mouthfeel with a plesant buidling bitterness accented by notes of turbinado sugar, cocoa powder, and grassy pandan and a lingering aftertaste of tropical fruit. Enjoy Zanpa Black mixed with carbonated beverages (3:7 ratio or 5:5 ratio) and a squeeze of fresh citrus like Okinawan shequwasar (シークヮーサー) for a delicious twist. For a rich yet refreshing mix, try Zanpa Black cut with sanpin tea (Okinawan jasmine oolong tea) or iced coffee. Versatile as an cocktail base and food pairings.
#10653 (30%) 12/720ml with box HL
ZANPA 1999 AWAMORI
HIGA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 41% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Atmospheric Distillation
Zanpa 1999 is a kusu (aged awamori) time capsule that carries an aroma reminiscent of caramel, vanilla, custard, cherry cordial, and toasted brown rice. When sipped, a delightful sweetness blooms on the palate, followed by puffed cereals and a lingering caramel finish with pleasant undertones of bitter, toasty notes. Every aspect of its aroma and flavor is meticulously balanced, a superb example of an unblended aged awamori. As its availability is limited, Zanpa 1999 is not distributed to the general public. It is sold in limited quantities during special events a few times a year.
#10657 (41%) 12/720ml with box HL
ZANPA 43 AWAMORI (blended)
HIGA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 43% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Kusu - Atmospheric / Awamori - Vacuum
3-year-aged kusu and young awamori are carefully blended, resulting in a spirit with smooth and mellow flavor. Zanpa 43's blending and stainless steel tank aging creates a rich yet clean flavor that is an excellent base for a variety of cocktails. The character of Zanpa 43 shifts and changes depending on how you serve it and what it is mixed with. Intimately explore this awamori's personality neat in a grappa glass for a classic experience. Zanpa 43 carries aromas of fresh green apple, hazelnut, and delicate florals mixed with wintergreen. On the palate, there are elegant and rich notes of honey, caramel, nuts, dark milk chocolate, mixed with fruits and dewy floral. Deliciously balanced complexities of sweetness, savoriness, bitterness, and astringency on a plush velvety texture. Zanpa 43 won first place in the awamori category at the 23rd National Liquor Contest (Japan).
#10656 (43%) 12/720ml with box HL
ZANPA WHITE AWAMORI
HIGA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 24% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Vacuum Distillation
Zanpa White is one of Higa Shuzo's flagship products alongside Zanpa Black. Based on the concept of creating awamori that is easy to drink for those who are not used to drinking awamori, Zanpa White was born through trial and error and the development of a unique distillation device. Zanpa White has become a wellloved and long-selling product. This 24% ABV version of Zanpa White was developed for the U.S. market with a fresh new label and bottle to convey the charms of Okinawa. Awamori is typically filtered once after distillation, but for Zanpa White, a double filtration process is employed, resulting in clean and smooth flavor with a soft finish, making it very easy to drink. Notes of green banana, white florals, sweet orange peel, walnut, and baking spice on the nose. A more herbal component, similar to angelica root, emerges on the palate. Enjoy it straight, on the rocks or mixed with club soda. Zanpa White served with citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, or Okinawan shequwasar (シークヮーサー) can create a lovely tropical escape.
#10673 (24%) 12/720ml HL
ZANPA Premium 35 (5 Years Aged Kusu) AWAMORI, KUSU
HIGA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 35% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Atmospheric Distillation
Carefully nurtured and aged for 5 years, allowing it to develop a rich aroma and flavor that can only be achieved through the passage of time. A true masterpiece that offers deep and complex flavors that become more enjoyable with each sip. A warm nose of caramelized pineapple, nuts, mushroom, vanilla, and earth. Robust umami flavors of mushroom meet with candied buddha's hand, caramelized sugar, and beets. With a 35% ABV content, this kusu (aged awamori) can be cut with club soda and served with lemon or lime, but Higa Shuzo recommends trying this Zanpa Premium in a cocktail using Japanese flavors such as shiso, ginger, sansho pepper, or matcha.
#10655 (35%) 6/720ml with box HL
ZANPA PREMIUM 30 AWAMORI (blended)
HIGA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 30% Ingredients: Thai Rice Koji: Black-Koji Kusu - Atmospheric Awamori - Vacuum
Zanpa Premium 30 is created by blending Zanpa's atmospherically distilled 5-year-old kusu (aged awamori) and their traditional young awamori distilled under reduced pressure. This 3:2 ratio blend highlights the unique aroma, richness, and distinct flavor that develops from the kusu’s 5 years of clay pot storage. The kusu imparts a creamy vanilla aroma with notes of wild rice, mushrooms, dried herbs, and burdock root, while the younger awamori contributes a refreshing and easy-to-drink balance, creating a smooth and enjoyable awamori experience. The color of this deep blue bottle is inspired by the skies and seas of Okinawa.
#10654 (30%) 12/720ml with box HL
SHIRAYURI INUI 44 RYUKYU AWAMORI
IKEHATA SHUZO / OKINAWA
Alcohol Level: 44% Ingredients: Indica Rice Koji: Black-Koji Single Distillation
Made with the rare and difficult to use Inui variety of black koji, this Awamori boasts condensed deep, warm, and sweet aromas of steamed rice, lending a gorgeous and robust nose. Dry and full-flavored with an exceptionally smooth finish. Enjoy all the fine flavor of Shirayuri Awamori straight, or accentuate its complexity with carbonated water.