Soba shochu (buckwheat)
ReferenceMiyazaki, Nagano
ABV25-43%
Sub-styles
Standard sobaPremium sobaAged sobaGenshu soba (undiluted)
Tasting Notes
Toasted buckwheat, nutty grain, mild sweetness, clean mineral, light floral, composed finish.
Brand Guide
Well
Entry
Towari by Takara Shuzo ($20). Call/
Mid
Nishi no Shima Soba, Unkai Soba Shochu ($28)
Premium
Genshu undiluted expressions ($35-45). Top Shelf/Craft: Small Miyazaki prefecture artisan producers, aged soba expressions
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The Story
Miyazaki's buckwheat shochu carries the highland whisper of soba through single-distillation honkaku tradition.