In North America, Shochu has been an up-and-coming spirit for close to a decade. Here's why spirits enthusiasts should pay attention. Newsletters Amazon Prime Day Share a News Tip.

Mugi Hokka (barley shochu, Tensei Distillery, 25% ABV). Because 8% of the mash bill is roasted barley, Pellegrini calls it “French Breakfast,” with aromas of toasted baguettes, cacao and coffee.

The body of missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier has been recovered, according to a joint press release from Baton Rouge Police and LSU Police. “Since Kori was first reported ...

Shochu, Japan’s Favorite Liquor, Finds an Audience in Los Angeles. Three Los Angeles-based brands are riding the wave of interest in the centuries-old, sugar-free alcohol, which some fans claim ...

Shochu can be challenging to use in cocktails because of its delicate, low-proof nature, but at Jettison, in West Dallas, bar manager George Kaiho's beautifully blends earthy sweet potato-based ...

Although Japan is most famous for its sake, the traditional tipple has a lesser-known cousin: shochu. With a 500-year history in Japan, this spirit is brewed like sake, before going through a ...

ALBANY — A new state law allows a 500-year-old Japanese alcoholic beverage that’s rising in popularity globally to become more widely available in restaurants in New York.

The body of missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier has been recovered, according to a joint press release from Baton Rouge Police and LSU Police. “Since Kori was first reported ...