Miyazaki Kinmiya Shochu
A clean, smooth, and easy-drinking shochu, Miyazaki Kinmiya is a neutral-style rice shochu (Kome Shochu) known for its purity and light sweetness. Distilled using pristine Miyazaki water, it delivers an exceptionally soft and refreshing taste, making it perfect for mixing or sipping straight.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Mild, delicate, with subtle rice sweetness
Palate: Clean, smooth, and lightly sweet with a soft mouthfeel
Finish: Crisp, refreshing, and well-balanced
Best Ways to Enjoy & Pairing Suggestions
Straight or on the rocks – Enjoy its smooth, pure character
With cold or hot water – Adjust strength and warmth to taste
Mixed with soda or tea – Perfect for refreshing highball-style drinks
Pairs well with: Sushi, light appetizers, grilled meats, izakaya dishes
Technical Details
Type: Kome (Rice) Shochu
Alcohol Content: ~25%
Distillation: Single distillation for a clean, mild taste
Best Served: Chilled, on the rocks, with water, or mixed
Cocktail Recipes
Kinmiya Highball
A light, crisp, and refreshing way to enjoy Kinmiya Shochu!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Kinmiya Shochu
4-5 oz Soda water
1-2 ice cubes
Lemon or yuzu slice (optional)
📝 Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in Kinmiya Shochu.
Gently add soda water and stir lightly.
Garnish with a lemon or yuzu slice for a citrusy twist.
Enjoy chilled!
✔️ Pairs well with: Sushi, tempura, grilled fish
Kinmiya Ume Tonic 🍑
A fruity & slightly tart twist on a shochu cocktail!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Kinmiya Shochu
1 oz Umeshu (Plum Wine)
3-4 oz Tonic water
Ice
Plum or cherry for garnish
📝 Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and add Kinmiya Shochu and Umeshu.
Top with tonic water and stir gently.
Garnish with a plum or cherry for extra flavor.
✔️ Pairs well with: Yakitori, miso-based dishes, grilled eel
Kinmiya Yuzu Sour 🍋
A citrus-forward, tangy, and refreshing cocktail!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Kinmiya Shochu
1 oz Fresh yuzu juice (or lemon juice)
0.5 oz Simple syrup or honey
Ice
Yuzu or lemon slice for garnish
📝 Instructions:
Shake Kinmiya Shochu, yuzu juice, and simple syrup with ice.
Strain into a glass over ice.
Garnish with a yuzu or lemon slice.
✔️ Pairs well with: Fried chicken (karaage), salty snacks, sashimi
Kinmiya Green Tea Shochu 🍵
A smooth, umami-rich drink with a Japanese twist!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Kinmiya Shochu
4-5 oz Cold-brewed green tea (Sencha or Hojicha)
Ice
Mint leaves (optional)
📝 Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in Kinmiya Shochu.
Top with cold-brewed green tea and stir gently.
Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
✔️ Pairs well with: Sushi, grilled meats, rice dishes