Long Pepper Crane
A rice-spirit base meets long pepper in an export-only liqueur. The spice creates a dry, aromatic line that recalls cinnamon and citrus without turning the product into a flavoured honkaku shochu—because it is, correctly, a liqueur.
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Product information from Bacchus Global Co., Ltd., based in Bangkok, Thailand. About Bacchus Global
Rice spirit after the distillation
Long Pepper Crane uses a rice-spirit base and long pepper, also known as hihatsu. The additional botanical and dietary fibre make its category liqueur, not honkaku shochu. Keeping that distinction visible is part of describing the product accurately.
Spice with restraint
Long pepper gives the spirit cinnamon-like warmth and a lifted citrus note. The base spirit is produced by Toyonaga Distillery in Yunomae.
Question 1
What is the base of this liqueur?
- Rice shochu
- Barley shochu
- Wine
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A — Rice shochu
Rice shochu provides the base, with long pepper added.
Question 2
Which botanical does the page name?
- Matcha
- Long pepper (hihatsu)
- Ume
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B — Long pepper (hihatsu)
Long pepper is used; cinnamon and citrus are aroma comparisons.
Question 3
How is the product classified?
- Honkaku sweet-potato shochu
- Junmai sake
- Liqueur
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C — Liqueur
Although its base is rice shochu, the product is classified as a liqueur.
SHOCHU REPUBLIC — an export-only animal series
SHOCHU REPUBLIC is an export-only series introduced in 2024. Each animal-marked release is made by a different Japanese producer and should be read through its own stated ingredients and category, rather than treated as a single shared specification.
For current-lot specifications, availability, storage requirements and trade terms, please contact Bacchus Global.
