Daiyame Sweet Potato Shochu

Since its launch just a few years ago, Daiyame has become a standout in the rising wave of lighter, fruit-forward imo shochus that are taking bars and izakayas in Japan by storm. By using a unique aging technique for their sweet potatoes—known as koujuku—Hamada Shuzo coaxes out vibrant, juicy aromas reminiscent of lychee, muscat, and rosewater. These lush ester-driven notes are carefully retained thanks to low-temperature vacuum distillation, a rare method used by fewer than 1% of sweet potato shochu makers.

Daiyame is ready to elevate your spritz game with its intensely aromatic character. Pour this refreshing shochu over ice, splash in plenty of soda water, and enjoy an effervescent glass bursting with bright, tropical lychee flavor you didn’t know you were craving.

• Producer: Hamada Shuzo
• Region: Kagoshima, Japan
• Spirit:  Shochu
• Alcohol: 24%