'Kuro-joka' - a traditional pot for holding imo-shochu (liquor made from sweet potatoes). Its simple colors and distinctive shape are much sought-after by shochu fans, and it is popular as a gift and as an interior display.
Some distilleries are open to the public
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Hanatare
'Hanatare' refers to the liquor that is obtained during the first stage of distillation. This concentrated shochu liquor has a high alcohol content, and its flavors and aroma are intense. Hanatare is extremely rare as only a small amount, a mere fraction of the total output, is obtained each time, so consider yourself lucky if you find it!
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