Iichiko shochu changes US distributor
Iichiko shochu has signed an importer agreement with Shaw-Ross International Importers to expand its availability across the US.
Japanese Whisky: Pushing Premium
Japanese whisky continues to go from strength to strength as shochu producers turn to the category to make their mark in international markets.
Shochu now sold under beer and wine license in New York
Shochu can now be sold under its own category name in the state of New York, US, after amendments to the Beverage Control Act allowing Japanese Shochu (24% ABV or under) to be sold under a beer and wine license.
Shochu: A Drop in the Ocean
Japanese shochu is seeking broader shores, and interest from restaurants and cocktail bars outside its homeland are providing hope. Hamish Smith talks to the purveyors of this unusual distillate
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
