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- What are the various types of shochu?
- What are the basic ingredients in shochu?
- What is kojikin, and how does it affect shochu?
- What is the effect of the distillation process on shochu?
- What is the percentage of alcohol, and how does it affect shochu?
- What is the average shelf life of shochu?
What is the percentage of alcohol, and how does it affect the shochu?
According to the governing body that regulates shochu production, the alcohol content has to be between 12~45%. The original shochu, called "genshu," is usually 44~60% in alcohol content, so it has to be diluted with water. Most shochu has a 25% alcohol content, so it has a much lower level of distilled alcohol as compared to that of whiskey or vodka.
