Soba shochu (buckwheat)

Reference

Miyazaki, 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.