Products of Mizuho (Okinawa)
Founded in 1848, during the first year of the Kaei era, Mizuho Shuzo was established in the ancient city of Shuri, at the time when King Shō Tai sat on the throne of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Its history has been closely intertwined with the royal family, nurturing a tradition that continues to this day.
Awamori from Mizuho Shuzo represents the heritage of Ryukyu Awamori, a spirit once regarded as a precious sake, produced exclusively in the three districts surrounding Shuri Castle (Shuri Sanka). Among these three, Mizuho Shuzo holds a unique place as the oldest surviving brewery, originally founded in Toribori-chō.
Today, the brewery carries forward this legacy, safeguarding the craftsmanship of Awamori while remaining deeply rooted in the history and culture of Shuri.
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Mizuho (Okinawa)
Craft Bitter Citrus Bitters are defined by their characteristic bitterness, created through the infusion of alcohol with carefully selected herbs and spices. Just a few drops can transform a drink, elevating complexity and balance.
Drawing on the expertise gained from Awamori production and the development of craft gin, Mizuho Shuzo has pioneered a bitters-making method unique to Okinawa and rare in Japan. Local ingredients play a central role, including shikuwasa citrus and Okinawan herbs, combined with insights from bartenders and specialists to refine technique and flavour.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is recognised as the oldest surviving brewery in the Shuri Sanka districts. Deeply tied to the Ryukyu royal family, it continues to preserve the tradition of Awamori while developing new creations that connect heritage with innovation.
€
28
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Bitters are defined by their characteristic bitterness, created through the infusion of alcohol with carefully selected herbs and spices. Just a few drops can transform a drink, elevating complexity and balance.
Drawing on the expertise gained from Awamori production and the development of craft gin, Mizuho Shuzo has pioneered a bitters-making method unique to Okinawa and rare in Japan. Local ingredients play a central role, including shikuwasa citrus and Okinawan herbs, combined with insights from bartenders and specialists to refine technique and flavour.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is recognised as the oldest surviving brewery in the Shuri Sanka districts. Deeply tied to the Ryukyu royal family, it continues to preserve the tradition of Awamori while developing new creations that connect heritage with innovation.
€
28
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Mizuho Mild Awamori (25% ABV) has been awarded multiple silver medals at the Monde Selection international tasting competition. It presents a refreshing aroma, with a taste that is rich, mild, and full-bodied.
The Awamori is matured in Tenryugura, the largest underground storage tank in Okinawa Prefecture, and produced using the Shitsugi technique of blending, a method handed down at Mizuho since its founding. This process highlights depth and richness, balanced by a light sweetness and a clean, refreshing finish.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest surviving brewery within the Shuri Sanka districts. Closely tied to the Ryukyu royal family, it continues to protect the heritage of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining rooted in the history and culture of Shuri.
€
29
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Chura Sansan Awamori is brewed with 5–15 strains of brown sugar yeast, isolated and developed by Professor Emeritus Nakata Kubo of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Junior College. Despite being a relatively new creation, it achieved first place in the Awamori category at the 2014 Autumn National Alcohol Competition, demonstrating its quality and robust flavour.
It is defined by a rich aroma, distinctive sweetness, and mellow character. Brewed with food pairing in mind, it carries a light aftertaste that complements its fuller notes. This Awamori can be enjoyed on the rocks, with water, or warmed, making it well suited for relaxed evenings and gatherings.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest existing brewery among the Shuri Sanka. Long tied to the Ryukyu royal family, the distillery continues to protect and preserve the tradition of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining firmly connected to Shuri’s cultural heritage.
€
29
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Mizuho Gold 3yrs Awamori is made from carefully selected aged Awamori (kusu) matured for more than three years, finished at 35% ABV. It releases a gentle sweetness on the nose, with aromas reminiscent of caramel and roasted nuts. On the palate, it shows a mellow character with balanced richness and umami, capturing the depth of long ageing.
It is best appreciated by sipping slowly, neat or on the rocks, to discover its layered expression.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest surviving brewery of the Shuri Sanka districts. Long associated with the Ryukyu royal family, it continues to protect the tradition of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining rooted in the culture and history of Shuri.
€
34
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Forest of Coral 7yrs Awamori is defined by the richness of long ageing. From the glass rises a sweet aroma reminiscent of caramel, leading into a mellow, deep flavour with gentle sweetness. It can be enjoyed neat to appreciate its full character, then on the rocks or diluted with water according to preference.
Part of the proceeds from this product support marine conservation initiatives, including coral transplantation projects.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest surviving brewery within the Shuri Sanka districts. Closely tied to the Ryukyu royal family, the distillery continues to safeguard the tradition of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining firmly rooted in the history and culture of Shuri.
€
43
.50
Mizuho (Okinawa)
The Okinawa Islands Rum is a blended rum created from brown sugar spirits distilled across eight different islands, each contributing its own flavour shaped by local climate and character. The blend carefully brings together these distinct elements, resulting in a spirit that embodies the diversity of Okinawa.
At the core of the ONERUM project lies the dunder brewing method, a technique unique to Japan. The label design incorporates all the colours used in the earlier Single Islands Series, weaving those stories into a single expression.
The year 2023 marked 400 years since brown sugar was first introduced to Okinawa. This milestone underlines the cultural and historical significance of the project, which seeks to preserve the legacy of brown sugar while connecting it to the future.
Mizuho Shuzo, the distillery behind the ONERUM project, was founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Closely tied to the royal family, it is recognised as the oldest surviving brewery in Shuri, originally founded in Toribori-chō, one of the Shuri Sanka districts where Awamori was once exclusively produced. Today, Mizuho Shuzo continues to protect the tradition of Ryukyu Awamori while building on its long heritage.
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45
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Ori-Gin 1848 Strawberry Gin is a special release in the ORI-GiN1848 series, created with the concept of expressing the essence of Okinawa in a single sip.
This edition builds on the original tropical and rich craft gin, enhanced with the flavour of fresh strawberries sourced directly from farms in Okinawa Prefecture. The fragrance of ripe strawberries merges with the strength of juniper and the tropical depth of the base gin, producing a striking new expression.
The spirit is made from Awamori brewed with cherry blossom yeast, isolated from the blossoms of Motobu Town, home to Japan’s earliest cherry blossom festival. Nine additional botanicals from Okinawa complement the blend, with fragrant peach pineapple from Iriomote Island as the central note. Whenever possible, botanicals are sourced fresh from local farms to ensure quality.
Unlike traditional gin production, where botanicals are distilled together, each ingredient here is distilled separately. Five distinct raw spirits are created—requiring more than five times the work of conventional methods—before being carefully blended for harmony and precision.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo remains the oldest existing brewery of the Shuri Sanka. Its Awamori, once reserved for the Ryukyu royal court, continues to represent Okinawa’s deep heritage while the distillery explores new directions such as Ori-Gin 1848.
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45
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Ori-Gin 1848 was created with the idea of capturing the essence of Okinawa in a single sip. Its style is tropical and full-bodied, underpinned by fresh botanical tones. Juniper provides the classic backbone, supported by layers of flavour that reveal Okinawa’s distinctive character.
The base spirit is Awamori brewed with cherry blossom yeast, isolated from the blossoms of Motobu Town, known for Japan’s earliest cherry blossom festival. To this, nine botanicals from Okinawa are added, including fragrant peach pineapple from Iriomote Island as the signature ingredient. Whenever possible, fresh produce from local farms is used to guarantee quality.
In contrast to conventional methods where all botanicals are distilled together, each element here is distilled separately to preserve its individuality. Five raw spirits are created—demanding more than five times the work of standard production—and then blended to achieve precise balance.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo remains the oldest existing brewery in the Shuri Sanka districts. Its Awamori, once reserved as a precious sake for the royal court, reflects centuries of tradition. Today the distillery continues to protect this heritage while developing new expressions that link Okinawa’s past and present.
€
45
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Mizuho Mild 5yrs Awamori is crafted with black koji, which softens as it matures, allowing both aroma and flavour to evolve with time. Only carefully selected aged Awamori (kusu), each matured for more than five years, is used. It is finished at 25% ABV to highlight its approachable style.
The spirit carries the sweet fragrance typical of long-aged kusu, alongside a clean, mild profile with a gentle sweetness. It was developed with the intention of making the refined character of five-year aged Awamori accessible to more people. Enjoyed neat, over ice, or with meals, it reveals its full expression in different settings.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest existing brewery among the Shuri Sanka districts. With a legacy tied to the Ryukyu royal family, the distillery continues to safeguard the tradition of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining deeply rooted in Shuri’s history and culture.
€
47
.00
Mizuho (Okinawa)
Royal Mizuho 5yrs Awamori is crafted with black koji, which softens with age, allowing both aroma and flavour to evolve. Only the finest aged Awamori (kusu) is carefully selected, each expression matured for more than five years, then blended in a unique ratio.
When poured into a glass, exposure to air releases a delicate fragrance, with sweet notes recalling caramel and roasted nuts. On the palate, a gentle sweetness unfolds, accompanied by a smooth, mellow richness that reflects the elegance of Awamori aged for over five years.
Founded in 1848 in Shuri during the reign of King Shō Tai, Mizuho Shuzo is the oldest surviving brewery in the Shuri Sanka districts. Its history has long been tied to the Ryukyu royal family, and today the distillery continues to preserve the heritage of Ryukyu Awamori while remaining firmly rooted in Shuri’s culture and tradition.
€
47
.50