Yaezakura is a sweet potato shochu made using traditional methods at an earthen storehouse brewery said to be the only one of its kind in Miyazaki Prefecture. The brewery remains committed to time-honored techniques, including fermentation and storage in large ceramic jars, known as kame.
Furusawa Brewing continues to preserve the traditional, handcrafted character of shochu rooted in the local climate and natural environment. Rather than blending shochu from different production years, the brewery bottles and ships each year’s production separately, allowing the distinctive character of each vintage to be appreciated.
The brewery’s earthen construction provides excellent insulation. It blocks the intense sunlight and heat characteristic of southern Japan and helps maintain a stable temperature inside the building.
This stable environment supports consistent fermentation of the mash and the aging of the distilled shochu. By combining the traditional ceramic-jar method with the temperature-regulating properties of the earthen storehouse, Furusawa Brewing produces a shochu with a distinctive depth of flavor.