Yoshinaga Sake Brewery
The spirit of harmony brewed by a husband and wife in the hot spring village of Ibusuki. Rihachi is a passionate sweet potato shochu that inherits an indomitable spirit.
This small brewery was founded in 1905 and is located quietly in a residential area of Ibusuki City, which is famous for its sand bath hot springs.
When talking about this brewery, it is essential to know the story behind its flagship brand, "Rihachi." Rihachi, the second-generation owner, became paralyzed in his 30s, but continued to protect the brewery with an indomitable spirit. Inheriting that spirit, the brewery is now run by a family of five, led by a married couple, who continue to preserve the taste of their handmade brews.
With the family motto of "honoring harmony," they brew gentle yet solid shochu, the flavor of which seems to reflect the warmth of the brewer. In recent years, they have also released challenging brands using aromatic yeast, actively seeking to combine tradition with innovation.
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SKU: 1006337
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VENDOR: 吉永酒造
ワイン酵母がもたらす華やかな香りと、無濾過ならではの重厚な旨みの融合。 ■ 「地道にコツコツと」想いを込めた限定焼酎鹿児島県指宿市の家族経営の小さな蔵元、吉永酒造。激動の時代に蔵を守り抜いた二代目・吉永利八翁の精神に敬意を表した看板銘柄『利八』の中でも、この「利八 道（みち）」は特別な一本です。「地道にコツコツと」をモットーに、造りへのあくなき探求心と真摯な姿勢から生まれました。 ■ ミチシズク芋とワイン酵母の挑戦原料にはさつまいもの新品種「ミチシズク」を使用し、なんと「ワイン酵母」と白麹の組み合わせで仕立てています。さらに、旨みを一切逃さないよう常圧蒸留の原酒を「無濾過」で仕上げることで、まるで洋酒を彷彿とさせるような華やかな香りと、芋本来の濃厚な旨み・奥深い甘みが見事に調和しています。 ■ おすすめの飲み方とペアリング蔵元が一番におすすめするのが「ソーダ割り」です。炭酸がワイン酵母由来の香りを爽やかに引き立て、カルパッチョやチーズなどの洋食とも相性抜群。もちろん、芋の豊かな風味をじっくりと味わえる「お湯割り」も絶品で、お肉料理などしっかりとした味付けのお料理によく合います。
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