WASPIRITS

Saiten

iichiko Saiten

A new distilled spirit created through the combined expertise of top U.S. bartenders and the craftsmanship of making honkaku shochu. With a high alcohol content of 43%, it holds its own in cocktails, allowing the distinct character of barley koji to shine through.

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Shinwa

iichiko Shinwa

Developed with globally active Japanese bartenders, this spirit reflects Japanese sensibility. It offers the natural sweetness of all-koji fermentation and the elegant flavor of vacuum-distilled shochu. The barley koji uses ‘Nishinohoshi,’ a variety ideal for shochu, grown in Usa City, Oita Prefecture—home to the iichiko distillery.

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Silhouette

iichiko Silhouette

A best-selling authentic barley shochu loved across Japan. This uniquely Japanese distilled spirit is smooth and easy to enjoy, glass after glass.

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A New Era for Honkaku Shochu Begins

The birth of WA-SPIRITS marks the dawn of a new era for honkaku（single distillation） shochu.
Rooted in Japan’s time-honored brewing traditions* that use koji as the foundation, WA-SPIRITS is the refined creation of Sanwa Shurui—elevating shochu to a whole new level.

Fermented with koji and crafted with care using single distillation, this evolved form of shochu embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship in spirit making.

It offers a rich and distinctive flavor born from koji, with a smooth character that can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or with soda. And when used in cocktails, it brings an added layer of complexity and color to every glass.

WA-SPIRITS is a bold new take on shochu, built on the deep traditions of Japanese spirit making. We invite you to experience this innovative expression for yourself.

* In December 2024, traditional Japanese brewing methods that use koji—including those for sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori—were inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

The birth of WA-SPIRITS marks the dawn of a new era for honkaku（single distillation） shochu.
Rooted in Japan’s time-honored brewing traditions* that use koji as the foundation, WA-SPIRITS is the refined creation of Sanwa Shurui—elevating shochu to a whole new level.

Fermented with koji and crafted with care using single distillation, this evolved form of shochu embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship in spirit making.

It offers a rich and distinctive flavor born from koji, with a smooth character that can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or with soda. And when used in cocktails, it brings an added layer of complexity and color to every glass.

WA-SPIRITS is a bold new take on shochu, built on the deep traditions of Japanese spirit making. We invite you to experience this innovative expression for yourself.

* In December 2024, traditional Japanese brewing methods that use koji—including those for sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori—were inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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