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SASSHU SEKITOBA · HAMADA SHUZO · KAGOSHIMA

SEKITOBA

薩州 赤兎馬

Koganesengan, white koji and atmospheric distillation give the black-label signature its depth; proprietary filtration and Mt. Kanmuri spring water bring a clear entry to that substantial core. SEKITOBA calls this balance ‘smooth yet rich.’

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Honkaku Imo Shochu
Sweet potatoKagoshima Koganesengan
KojiWhite koji
DistillationAtmospheric
Defining craftProprietary filtration
WaterMt. Kanmuri spring water
ABV / manufacturer formats25% ABV
720 ml / 1800 ml

Sensory profile

Aroma4.0
Sweetness3.0
Body3.5
Ingredient character3.5
Smoothness3.5
BG reference assessment on a 1–5 scale; not laboratory measurements.
The name

A legendary horse carried into a modern signature

Launched in 2001, SEKITOBA takes its name from the Red Hare of the Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The reference is not ornamental: the brand uses the horse’s speed and strength as a metaphor for a spirit that enters with precision and retains a firm centre.

The signature structure

Clear at the edge, substantial at the core

Kagoshima-grown Koganesengan is fermented with white koji and distilled under atmospheric pressure. A proprietary filtration method then refines the spirit without removing the depth that defines the black-label expression. The result is described by the brand as “smooth yet rich.”

Water and profile

Mt. Kanmuri water completes the texture

Spring water from Mt. Kanmuri is used in the final adjustment. The documented profile moves from white flowers and gentle fruit toward soft vanilla, sweet-potato depth and a clean finish. The water is presented as part of the texture, not as a decorative origin claim.

READ & DISCOVER · 3 QUESTIONS

Sasshu Sekitoba

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Question 1

Which ingredient sweet potato does the page indicate?

  1. Kogane Sengan
  2. Dewasansan
  3. Chardonnay
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Correct answer: A — Kogane Sengan

The page names Kogane Sengan grown in Kagoshima Prefecture.

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Question 2

What process does the producer cite for adjusting the character of the spirit?

  1. Its own special filtration
  2. In-bottle secondary fermentation
  3. Addition of fruit juice
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Correct answer: A — Its own special filtration

Filtration is used to balance the initial impression and the body.

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Question 3

What water is used for dilution?

  1. Subsoil water from Kanmuridake
  2. Deep-sea water
  3. Water from Shiraito Falls
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Correct answer: A — Subsoil water from Kanmuridake

The producer also refers to subsoil water from Kanmuridake.

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Food affinities

From a light entry to a rich finish

What is recorded above moves from white flowers and gentle fruit toward soft vanilla, sweet-potato depth and a clean finish. This spirit carries a two-stage texture: light on entry, with weight building through the finish. What follows are four directions that follow those two stages. They are not pairings the distillery states officially.

Crisp-coated, juicy-centred fried foodFried fish and chicken cutlets, schnitzel, pan-seared white fish meuniere, gai tod, pla tod, aji fry. The lightness of the coating meets the light entry, and the fat and juiciness inside meet the weight of the finish
Grilled dishes with a concentrated glazeBBQ ribs, glazed ham, teriyaki chicken, grilled eel with sweet sauce, gai yang nam jim jaew. The concentration of the glaze runs in the same direction as the weight of the finish
Aromatic starters that echo the floralsPear and cheese salad, pate, vinegared dishes, yuzu-dressed vegetables, yam ponlamai. The white-flower and fruit aromas overlap with the light acidity of the starter
Dishes that carry serious heatCajun chicken, harissa-grilled vegetables, sansho-spiced hot pot, gaeng ped, tom yum. The rich umami wraps around the heat

Pairing guide — Shochu & Selected Spirits

Awards

Award historys for this product

2021
Double Gold — San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2023
Gold — International Spirits Challenge
2024
Gold — San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Awards are presented as competition records for this specific product only; they do not guarantee individual preference or quality.

The producer

Three houses for tradition, innovation and continuity

Hamada Shuzo was founded in 1868 in Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima. Its three-house structure assigns distinct roles to Denbee-gura, Denzouin-gura and Kanayama-gura, allowing historical methods, modern development and long-term continuity to remain visible within one producer.

Official Hamada Shuzo website

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