DAIYAME: Premium sweet potato shochu by Hamada Shuzo. Unique aging process creates enticing lychee-like aroma.
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First, let’s take a look at what kind of shochu is “Daiyame “.
“Daiyame ” is a potato shochu that features a gorgeous scent reminiscent of lychee
“Daiyame ” is a real potato shochu with a gorgeous scent like lychee. It features a mellow taste and a sharp aftertaste that does not feel the unpleasant smell unique of potatoes.
The secret is the raw potato called “Kojukui”.
“Kojuku potato” is a sweet potato that brings out gorgeous and rich fragrance with Takata Sake Brewery’s unique aging technology. It is said that this “fragrant potato” is made into a raw material to create a fruity scent reminiscent of fresh lychee.
This fresh scent and mellow drinking mouth have grown the heart of not only shochu fans, but also shochu and are not accustomed to drinking, gaining popularity mainly on SNS. The reaction of the person who drank for the first time is also fresh, and posts such as “You can drink deliciously even if you are not good at shochu”, “It was more like lychee than expected. Really potato shochu?” It stands out.
“Litchi -like scent” is highly evaluated overseas, and in 2019 he won the “trophy”, which is the top of the SHOCHU category in “IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition)”. In 2020, we won double gold in the SHOCHU section of the ISC (International Spirits Challenge).
“Daiyame” is attractive with elegant sweetness and sharp aftertaste
The charm of “Dai -no -Daiyame ~” is not limited to lychee -like scents.
“Daiyame ” is a full -fledged potato shochu made of “fragrant potatoes” made from sweet potatoes from Kagoshima Prefecture with black koji and finished with reduced pressure. It is also attractive that you can feel the individuality of the raw material firmly while being mellow.
It is noteworthy that sweetness. As for potato shochu, some people may imagine a simple sweetness, but the sweetness of “Daiyame” is elegant and sophisticated. Because this sweetness is comfortable and sharp, it goes well with dishes, and it complements not only Japanese food, but also Italian, Chinese, and after -meal sweets.
Depending on how you drink it, the faint bitterness is harmonized with an exquisite balance, and the unique scent and mellow drinking mouth are played with a harmony that tickles the five senses.
The alcohol content and the origin of the name of “Daiyame”
The alcohol content of “Daiyame” is 25 degrees. The brand name “Daiyame” is a dialect used in Kagoshima and Miyazaki, a word that means “evening drink.” It seems that there is a case where it is written as “Who stops”.
Also, “daisame” also means “to heal fatigue by taking a drink and develop the spirit of tomorrow.” It is sometimes called “dwarf culture” to enjoy a drink with family and friends and thank you for being able to spend the day safely.
Takada Sake Brewery said, “Daiyame” because he wanted to convey the charm of “Daiyame culture” rooted in the community to more people.
The maker of “Daiyame” is Takada Sake Brewery in Kagoshima Prefecture, which is famous for “Red Rabbit” and “Kai -Child”.
The manufacturer of “Daiyame” is Takada Sake Brewery, a long -established brewery founded in 1868 (1868). Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, has three warehouses, Denhei, Denzoin, and Satsuma Kinzo, and manufactures a variety of authentic shochu that leads to the world. One of the popular brands, “Satsushu Red Rabbit”, is built in the founding storehouse “Denbei”.
The nurturing “Daiyame” is “Denzoin -in”, which handles a new sensation -like botanical barley shochu “CHILL GREEN” using authentic potato shochu “Kai -Child” and the discerning spice “Margao”. During the pursuit of new potential of shochu, we have developed an “unexplored scent” to make full -fledged shochu that can be delicious by younger generations and people who are not good at potatoes. With a unique aging technology, it has been finished in a real potato shochu with an unprecedented lychee -like scent.
Why is “Daiyame” popular? The scent of lychee has become a topic because of something
Popular secret of “Daiyame”
Source: Takada Sake Brewery Official Twitter
The popularity of “Daiyame” has spread mainly by word of mouth since its release in September 2018, but it has dramatically increased its name recognition by a popular entertainer introduced on terrestrial programs. 。
One popular entertainer is Masaki Aiba. Mr. Aiba, who appeared on the TBS “Sakurai / Ariyoshi THE Night Party” broadcast on September 22, 2022, brought “Daiyame” for souvenirs. We introduced recommended ways to drink.
The performers of Aiba -san’s recommended carbonated split praised “Daiyame” with a fragrance like lychee. This led to a whirlwind, “Daiyame”, mainly on the Internet, and at one time, access to the official website was concentrated and attracted attention so that it was difficult to browse.
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Delicious way to drink “Daiyame”
Source: Takada Sake Brewery Official Twitter
“Daiyame” is a shochu that has a wide range of ways to drink, and has different charms depending on the way of cooking. From here on, we will introduce the delicious way of drinking “Daiyame”.
The recommended way to drink is “Daiyame Highball”
If you can taste it before or during a meal, we recommend “Daiyame Highball”, which is “Daiyame” with carbonated water. With the scent of lychee, you can enjoy a refreshing throat and sharp flavor.
The outstanding compatibility with “Daiyame Highball” is a seasoned dish. Not only Japanese food, but also spices such as pasta, pizza and mapo tofu. If you match the greasy snack, the carbonic acid of “Daiyame Highball” will clean the fat in your mouth clearly.
