{"product_id":"sg-shochu-sweet-potato-shochu-imo","title":"SG Shochu Sweet Potato Shochu 'Imo'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSweet potato shochu produced in the Kagoshima Prefecture of Japan by Satsuma Shuzo in collaboration with SG Shochu\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% Sweet Potatoes; a blend of Koganesengan and Eimurasaki varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKoganesengan sweet potatoes, a classic variety used in shochu production, lend structure while Eimurasaki, a rare, purple sweet potato, provides distinctive aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLocally grown sweet potatoes are transferred immediately to the distillery upon harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSaccharification is done with black koji (propagated on rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled once on a stainless steel pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRested in enamel before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAn expressive nose of white flowers, pretzel dough, and wet bark evolves into a confident palate of orange zest and toasted oats. A kiss of caramelized brown sugar touches the tongue long after the finish recedes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDouble Gold Medal Winner at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e38% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFew tasting experiences are as revelatory as discovering how sweet potatoes express themselves once distilled. Using two unique varieties grown in rich volcanic soil and immediately distilled upon harvest, this complex expressionîwith shimmering facades of floral, earthy, and sweet elementsîwill surprise and delight while encouraging intrepid cocktailing creativity. Use IMO as a compelling substitute for rum, tequila, or pisco in classic cocktail applications or pair effortlessly with creamy desserts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eProducer: SG Shochu\u003cbr\u003eVintage: NV\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Japan\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Kumamoto\u003cbr\u003eSpirit Type: Shochu \/ Soju\u003cbr\u003eSpirit Sub Type: Imo (Sweet Potato)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SG Shochu","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":46642919309461,"sku":"JP-XSG-03-NV","price":84.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2902\/0309\/files\/SG-Shochu-Sweet-Potato-Shochu-Imo.png?v=1763742654","url":"https:\/\/boozecity.com\/products\/sg-shochu-sweet-potato-shochu-imo","provider":"Booze City ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}