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Welcome to shōchū Explorer
焼酎エクスプローラーへようこそへ
My goal with this site is to catalog the many different types of shōchū I have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) here in Japan, along with some tasting notes and drinking suggestions. Hopefully, this might influence others to experience what I feel is a completely overlooked and amazing beverage that is perfect for a hot summer night or cool winter's evening. Please feel free to connect, and maybe we can start a community of Japanese shōchū enthusiasts.
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About This Site
While Scotch may be my favorite beverage to sip, Japanese shōchū is a close second and offers many unique styles and tastes; much like my beloved Scotch, but at a much lower price. Typically, Sake comes to mind first when people think about Japanese alcohol; however, to me, shōchū should really be the star of the show.