Method and apparatus for manufacturing infused alcohol, and infused alcohol

Abstract

To provide a means by which effects, such as reduction in infusion time, in infused alcohol can be offered by music.SOLUTION: A method for manufacturing infused alcohol includes a soaking step of soaking a raw material in an alcohol-containing material. In the soaking step, vibration based on signals including sound in an audible band is applied to the raw material and the alcohol-containing material. An apparatus for manufacturing infused alcohol includes: a soaking tank 3 that stores an alcohol-containing material and a raw material to be soaked in the alcohol-containing material; and a vibrator 4 disposed on an outer wall of the soaking tank 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for producing an infused liquor produced by immersing a raw material such as a fruit in an alcohol-containing material, an apparatus for producing the infused liquor, and the infused liquor.

Background Art

[0002] An infused liquor is produced by immersing a raw material such as a fruit in an alcohol-containing material. As an example of an infused liquor, there is umeshu. Umeshu has been produced at home since ancient times. Generally, ume fruits, distilled liquor with an alcohol content of 30 to 40 degrees, and rice sugar are each stored in a sealed container in a predetermined amount and soaked for about one year for production. It is said that umeshu matures as it is soaked and develops a "richness", and it may be soaked for 3 to 10 years.

[0003] Umeshu is also produced industrially in a manner similar to home production. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the manufacturing process of umeshu. In the soaking process, for example, water, ume fruits, fructose glucose syrup, and raw material alcohol are soaked in a soaking tank for about 6 months to 1 year. In the aging process, the ume fruits are taken out from what has been soaked in the soaking process and aged in an aging tank for about 2 years. In the blending process, sugars, seasonings, etc. are blended into the umeshu aged in the aging process. In the sedimentation process, the sedimentation of umeshu is carried out. In the filtration process, umeshu is filtered. In the sterilization process, umeshu is sterilized. In the filling process, umeshu is filled into containers such as bottles and cans.

[0004] When umeshu is produced industrially, if the soaking period and aging period become long, it will cause an increase in cost. Therefore, these periods are preferably short. Patent Document 1 discloses an invention related to the production of fruit wine, in which ultrasonic waves are irradiated during the extraction period of the fruit extract and the brewing period to accelerate the extraction of the extract and promote the brewing of fruit wine.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] As a means to promote the sale of products, for example, collaboration with musicians can be considered. In the case of infused liquor, when collaborating with a musician, for example, during the immersion of raw materials such as fruits into an alcohol-containing material, it can be considered to play music by the musician outside the immersion container that houses the raw materials and the alcohol-containing material. However, with such a method, the effect during the immersion process is unclear. Also, since the conventional technology that irradiates ultrasonic waves is for irradiating ultrasonic waves, it is impossible to apply music to this conventional technology.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a means capable of achieving effects such as shortening the immersion period by music in infused liquor.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] The method for producing an infused liquor according to the first invention includes an immersion step of immersing raw materials in an alcohol-containing material, and in the immersion step, vibrations based on a signal including sound in the audible range are applied to the raw materials and the alcohol-containing material.

[0009] In the present invention, in the immersion step of the infused liquor, vibrations based on a signal including sound in the audible range are applied to the raw materials and the alcohol-containing material. Thereby, by using a music signal as a signal including sound in the audible range, in the infused liquor, the effect of shortening the immersion period can be achieved by music.

[0010] The manufacturing method of the infused liquor of the second invention comprises an immersion step of immersing raw materials in an alcohol-containing material, and an aging step of aging the alcohol-containing material in which the raw materials are immersed in the immersion step. In the aging step, vibrations based on a signal including sound in the audible band are applied to the alcohol-containing material.

[0011] In the present invention, in the aging step of the infused liquor, vibrations based on a signal including sound in the audible band are applied to the alcohol-containing material. Thereby, by using a music signal as a signal including sound in the audible band, the effect of shortening the aging period can be achieved by music in the infused liquor.

[0012] The manufacturing method of the infused liquor of the third invention is the manufacturing method of the infused liquor according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in the manufacturing method of the infused liquor of the first or second invention, the raw material is ume.

[0013] The infused liquor of the fourth invention is characterized by being manufactured by the manufacturing method of the infused liquor of the first or second invention.

[0014] The manufacturing apparatus of the infused liquor of the fifth invention comprises an immersion container for accommodating an alcohol-containing material and raw materials immersed in the alcohol-containing material, and a vibration unit provided on the outer wall of the immersion container.

[0015] The manufacturing apparatus of the infused liquor of the sixth invention comprises an immersion container for accommodating an alcohol-containing material and raw materials immersed in the alcohol-containing material, a vibration unit, and a case provided in contact with the inner surface on which the vibration unit is provided. The case is provided so as to be in contact with the alcohol-containing material inside the immersion container.

[0016] In the present invention, a case provided with a vibrating part in contact with the inner surface is provided so as to be in contact with an alcohol-containing material inside an immersion container that houses the alcohol-containing material. Thus, when the vibrating part vibrates, the vibration of the vibrating part is transmitted from the case to the alcohol-containing material, so that sufficient vibration can be imparted to the alcohol-containing material.

[0017] The immersion wine manufacturing apparatus of the seventh invention is characterized by including an aging container that houses an alcohol-containing material in which raw materials are immersed, and a vibrating part provided on the outer wall of the aging container.

[0018] The immersion wine manufacturing apparatus of the eighth invention includes an aging container that houses an alcohol-containing material in which an object is immersed, a vibrating part, and a case provided with the vibrating part in contact with the inner surface. The case is provided so as to be in contact with the alcohol-containing material inside the aging container.

[0019] In the present invention, a case provided with a vibrating part in contact with the inner surface is provided so as to be in contact with an alcohol-containing material inside an aging container that houses the alcohol-containing material. Thus, when the vibrating part vibrates, the vibration of the vibrating part is transmitted from the case to the alcohol-containing material, so that sufficient vibration can be imparted to the alcohol-containing material.

[0020] The immersion wine manufacturing apparatus of the ninth invention is the immersion wine manufacturing apparatus of any one of the fifth to eighth inventions, wherein the vibrating part is a vibrator.

Effects of the Invention

[0021] According to the present invention, by using a music signal as a signal including sound in the audible band, in immersion wine, the effect of shortening the immersion period can be achieved by music.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the process of manufacturing umeshu (immersion liquor) will be described. Here, "umeshu" refers to liquor containing plum components. Preferably, umeshu is a liquor containing, among the liqueurs defined in Article 3, Paragraph 21 of the Liquor Tax Law (Law No. 6 of 1953), liquor in which plums are immersed and plum components are leached, that is, plum-immersed liquor. Also, in terms of handling in operation, liquor containing liquor in which plums are immersed and plum components are leached refers to liquor in which plums are immersed and plum components are leached, and umeshu in which sugars, acidulants, colorants, flavorings, other liquors, etc. are mixed therein. Further, umeshu may be either genuine umeshu or non-genuine umeshu in the "Voluntary Standards for Display of Specific Matters of Umeshu" established by the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association. Genuine umeshu is umeshu made from only plums, sugars, and liquor, without the use of acidulants, colorants, or flavorings.

[0024] Note that the manufacturing process described below is merely an example, and umeshu can be manufactured according to the conventional umeshu manufacturing process. Also, numerical values such as quantity and time are not limited to these.

[0025] (First Embodiment) First, the freezing process of ume plums is carried out. The ume fruits are washed with water or an appropriate cleaning aqueous solution as needed, and then the moisture is wiped off. Alternatively, the ume fruits may be cleaned without being washed, and sand, dust, etc. may be removed or swept away. Next, the ume fruits are frozen. The freezing method is not particularly limited, and any freezing method can be adopted. For example, air freezing method, air blast freezing method, contact freezing method, brine freezing method, freezing method using liquid nitrogen, liquefied gas freezing method, cell alive system freezing method, etc., as long as it is a refrigeration means commonly used in food manufacturing, any refrigeration means may be used. For example, in the case of the air freezing method, for example, in a freezer at -20°C, after 24 hours or more have passed, the ume fruits are frozen. Note that the ume fruits may not be frozen. Also, the ume fruits may be post-ripened. Further, fully ripe ume plums may be used.

[0026] Next, the immersion process is carried out. The frozen ume plums are immersed in an alcohol-containing material while in a frozen state. However, the ume plums may be immersed in the alcohol-containing material during or after thawing. The frozen ume plums may be directly immersed in the alcohol-containing material as they are, without being crushed, that is, with the pericarp and / or pulp immersed in the alcohol-containing material. It is preferable that only the pericarp and / or pulp part is immersed in the alcohol-containing material in a state of being in direct contact with the alcohol-containing material.

[0027] As the alcohol-containing material (liquor), raw alcohol and distilled spirits can be used. Examples of preferable distilled spirits include vodka, gin, shochu, tequila, rum, brandy, whiskey, awamori, baijiu, aquavit, white ricker, etc. The concentration (alcohol content) of the alcohol-containing material can be in the range of 20 - 50% (V / V%), from the perspective of flavor, 20 - 35% (V / V%), and more preferably 20 - 30% (V / V%).

[0028] In the immersion process, in addition to immersing ume plums in an alcohol-containing material, saccharides may be added. The saccharides are not particularly limited, and for example, monosaccharides (e.g., fructose, glucose), disaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose), oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides can be used. Specifically, it may be rock sugar, granulated sugar, isomerized sugar, liquid sugar, refined sugar, brown sugar, etc. Preferred saccharides are granulated sugars such as refined sugar.

[0029] In the immersion process, when saccharides are added, the ratio of ume plums (kg): alcohol-containing material (L): saccharides (kg) can usually be within the range of 1:(1.0 - 3.0):(0.0 - 2.0). From the perspective of flavor extraction, the ratio of ume plums (kg): alcohol-containing material (L): sugar (kg) is preferably 1:(1.0 - 3.0):(0.1 - 1.0), and more preferably 1:(1.0 - 3.0):(0.3 - 0.5).

[0030] Also, the timing of adding saccharides to the alcohol-containing material is, for example, within 0 to 28 days, preferably within 3 to 14 days, more preferably within 5 to 10 days after immersing frozen ume plums in the alcohol-containing material. Also, a pre-mixed and dissolved product of saccharides and alcohol may be added.

[0031] The total period of immersing frozen ume plums in the alcohol-containing material, as well as in the saccharides and the alcohol-containing material, is, for example, 8 days to 6 months, or 2 weeks to 6 months. From the perspective of flavor, preferably, it is 8 days to 2 months, or 2 weeks to 2 months, and more preferably 2 weeks to 1 month. After the immersion period, the ume plum fruits are separated and can be provided as plum wine.

[0032] The temperature during immersion is not particularly limited, and for example, it is above 10°C and below 30°C, preferably 12 - 28°C, more preferably 15 - 25°C, even more preferably 17 - 23°C, and even more preferably 18 - 22°C.

[0033] In the immersion step of immersing ume (raw material) in the alcohol-containing material described above, vibration based on a signal including sound in the audible range is applied to the ume and the alcohol-containing material (and in some cases, sugars in addition to these; the same shall apply hereinafter). FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an immersion tank and a vibrator. The immersion tank 1 (immersion container) houses the alcohol-containing material and the ume immersed in the alcohol-containing material.

[0034] The vibrator 2 (vibrating part) is provided on the side wall (outer wall) of the immersion tank 1. The vibrator 2 vibrates based on the supplied signal, and by vibrating the surface to be installed (here, the outer wall of the immersion tank 1) where the vibrator 2 is installed, the ume and the alcohol-containing material in the immersion tank 1 are vibrated. The vibrator 2 is, for example, a dynamic vibrator having an internal magnetic circuit within an internal space defined by a housing. The vibrator 2 generates a driving force that changes alternately along the axial direction, thereby vibrating the surface to be installed such as a plate material on which the vibrator 2 is placed.

[0035] For the vibrator 2, a music signal, for example, is supplied as a signal including sound in the audible range. The music signal is amplified by an amplifier, for example, and supplied to the vibrator 2. The amplifier outputs a music signal from a sound source such as a PC, for example. The PC performs signal processing on signals such as music signals and supplies the music signals etc. on which signal processing has been performed to the amplifier. Here, when the signal is a music signal, the PC performs signal processing such as DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and equalizing on the music signal in order to apply appropriate vibration. The PC analyzes the music signal, for example, and performs signal processing on the music signal based on the analysis result.

[0036] Since the vibrator 2 vibrates by the supplied music signal, vibration based on the music signal is applied to the ume and the alcohol-containing material. Note that although the vibrator 2 is provided on the side wall of the immersion tank 1, it may be provided on the upper wall or the bottom wall.

[0037] Here, a case where the immersion tank cannot have a vibrator attached to its side wall, for example, a tank with a cooling device, will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the immersion tank and the case. The immersion tank 3 is, for example, a tank with a cooling device. The tank with a cooling device is a tank in which a refrigerant gas circulation system or a refrigerant liquid circulation system tank and a cooling device are integrated. The tank with a cooling device may also be called a Thermal Tank (registered trademark). Note that the immersion tank 3 is not limited to a tank with a cooling device, and may be a hollow tank made of glass, a wooden tank, or the like without a cooling device.

[0038] The case 4 is provided inside the immersion tank 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the case 4 and the like provided in the immersion tank 3. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the case 4. In FIGS. 3 and 4, the inside of the case 4 is shown. The case 4 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The case 4 is made of stainless steel. Since stainless steel is difficult to corrode, it is suitable as the material for the case 4. Note that the material of the case 4 is preferably one that is difficult to corrode, but may be other materials other than stainless steel. On the upper surface of the case 4, a suspended portion 6 used to suspend the case 4 is provided. There are two suspended portions 6, and the two suspended portions 6 are provided spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the upper surface. The suspended portion 6 has a substantially U shape. From the upper surface of the case 4, a cable 8 from the vibrator 7 inside the case 4, which will be described later, extends. The cable 8 is connected to an amplifier installed outside the immersion tank 3.

[0039] The case 4 houses a vibrator 7 (vibrating portion). The vibrator 7 is for vibrating the plums and alcohol-containing materials in the immersion tank 3. The vibrator 7 is provided in contact with the inner surface and the largest surface of the case 3. The vibrator 7 vibrates based on a signal (for example, a music signal), and by vibrating the installation surface (here, the inner surface of the case 4) where the vibrator 7 is installed, the case 4 is vibrated. As a result, the vibration of the case 4 is transmitted to the plums and alcohol-containing materials in the immersion tank 3, and the plums and alcohol-containing materials are vibrated.

[0040] The vibrator 7 is, for example, a dynamic vibrator equipped with an internal magnetic type magnetic circuit within an internal space defined by a housing. The vibrator 7 generates an alternating driving force along the axial direction to vibrate the installation surface on which the vibrator 7 is placed. The vibration direction of the vibrator 7 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the maximum surface of the case 4. In FIG. 4, a total of 4 vibrators 7, two on each diagonal of the two maximum surfaces of the case 4, are provided. However, the diagonals on which the vibrators 7 are provided on the opposing maximum surfaces are different on the two opposing surfaces. That is, the vibrators 7 provided in contact with the two opposing surfaces of the case 4 are provided at positions not facing each other. Note that the number of vibrators 7 to be provided is not limited to 4. For example, a total of 8 vibrators 7, two on each of the two diagonals of the two maximum surfaces, may be provided. Of course, fewer than 4 vibrators 7 may be provided. The number of vibrators 7 provided and the size of the vibrators 7 can be appropriately changed depending on the required power.

[0041] The case 4 is suspended from the upper part of the immersion tank 3 by a chain 5. For example, the case 4 is suspended by a chain 5 from a fall prevention frame located at the upper part of the immersion tank 3. The case 4 is suspended by inserting the chain 5 through the suspended part 6 of the case 4. The case 4 is provided inside the immersion tank 3 so as to contact the alcohol-containing material. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the case 4 is positioned above the liquid level of the alcohol-containing material. For this reason, the cable 8 extending from the upper surface of the case 4 does not contact the alcohol-containing material. Note that the cable 8 is covered with a material (for example, polyester) conforming to the positive list defined by the Japanese Food Sanitation Law. For this reason, the entire case 4 may be provided in the alcohol-containing material and the cable 8 may be in contact with the alcohol-containing material. The height of the case 4 is adjusted by the chain 5.

[0042] Case 4 is composed of, for example, an upper case and a lower case. In Case 4, the joint between the upper case and the lower case is welded over the entire circumference. Therefore, the alcohol-containing material does not enter the inside of Case 4, and Case 4 is completely waterproof.

[0043] As described above, Case 4 is provided inside the immersion tank 3 so as to contact the alcohol-containing material. Specifically, Case 4 is provided inside the immersion tank 3 such that the vibration direction of the vibrator 7 is perpendicular to the depth direction of the immersion tank 3. Case 4 is arranged in this way, and by being provided inside the alcohol-containing material at a depth where the upper surface of Case 4 is exposed from the liquid level of the alcohol-containing material, the largest surface provided with the vibrator 7 on the inner surface contacts the alcohol-containing material with the largest area.

[0044] The cable 8 extends from the upper surface of Case 4, that is, a surface perpendicular to the depth direction of the immersion tank 3 with respect to the largest surface of Case 4. Further, the suspended portion 6 is provided on the same surface as the surface from which the cable 8 extends. Case 4 is provided inside the immersion tank 3 such that the surface from which the cable 8 extends is exposed from the liquid level of the alcohol-containing material.

[0045] As described above, the cable 8 is connected to the vibrator 7. The vibrator 7 is supplied with a signal and power by the cable 8. The cable 8 connected to the vibrator 7 is connected to an amplifier. The amplifier outputs a signal from a signal source such as a PC, for example. The amplifier amplifies the signal and supplies the amplified signal to the vibrator 7. The vibrator 7 vibrates according to the supplied signal. In this embodiment, for example, a music signal is used as the signal. Therefore, the amplifier outputs a music signal from a sound source such as a PC, for example. The amplifier amplifies the music signal and supplies the amplified music signal to the vibrator 7. The vibrator 7 vibrates according to the supplied music signal.

[0046] The PC performs signal processing on signals such as music signals and supplies the music signals etc. on which the signal processing has been performed to the amplifier section. Here, when the signal is a music signal, the PC performs signal processing such as DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and equalizing on the music signal in order to apply appropriate vibrations. The PC analyzes, for example, the music signal and performs signal processing on the music signal based on the analysis result. The four vibrators 7 may be supplied with, for example, the same music signal (mono signal) for all, or different music signals (stereo signals) may be supplied two by two. That is, the vibrator 7 may be driven monaurally or may be driven stereophonically.

[0047] Note that a piezo element may be provided inside the case 4. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform high-frequency vibration by the piezo element, and it also becomes possible to acquire the sound outside the case 4.

[0048] (Second Embodiment) In the second embodiment, an aging process is performed after the immersion process. After the immersion process, the ume is removed from the alcohol-containing material. Thereafter, the alcohol-containing material is stored in an aging tank and the aging process is performed. The aging process is a process of aging the alcohol-containing material in which the ume (raw material) was immersed in the immersion process. The period of the aging process may be determined according to the product, but is, for example, one year or more.

[0049] FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an aging tank and a vibrator. The aging tank 11 (aging container) stores the alcohol-containing material. Here, the vibrator 12 provided in the aging tank 11 is the same as the vibrator 2 provided in the immersion tank 1. Also, the amplifier section etc. that supply the amplified signal to the vibrator have the same configuration. However, the signal processing of the signal supplied to the vibrator is performed according to the signal and is different from the immersion process.

[0050] Here, a case where the aging tank cannot have a vibrator attached to its side wall, for example, a tank with a cooling device, will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the aging tank and the case. The aging tank 13 is, like the immersion tank 3, for example, a tank with a cooling device. The case 14 has the same configuration as the case 4 and is provided inside the aging tank 13 so as to come into contact with the alcohol-containing material. The configuration in which the other case 14 is provided inside the aging tank 13 is the same as that of the immersion tank 3 and the case 4 in the first embodiment.

[0051] In addition, when the manufacturing process includes an immersion process and an aging process, vibration may be applied to the alcohol-containing material in both the immersion process and the aging process, or vibration may be applied to the alcohol-containing material in either one of the processes.

[0052] As described above, in the first embodiment, in the immersion process of umeshu (immersion liquor), vibration based on a signal including sound in the audible band is applied to the ume (raw material) and the alcohol-containing material. Thereby, by using a music signal as a signal including sound in the audible band, in umeshu (immersion liquor), the effect of shortening the immersion period can be achieved by music.

[0053] Also, in the first embodiment, the case 4 provided with the vibrator 7 (vibrating portion) in contact with the inner surface is provided inside the immersion tank 3 (immersion container) that houses the alcohol-containing material so as to come into contact with the alcohol-containing material. Thereby, when the vibrator 7 vibrates, the vibration of the vibrator is transmitted from the case 4 to the alcohol-containing material, so that sufficient vibration can be given to the alcohol-containing material.

[0054] Also, in the second embodiment, in the aging process of umeshu (immersion liquor), vibration based on a signal including sound in the audible band is applied to the alcohol-containing material. Thereby, by using a music signal as a signal including sound in the audible band, in umeshu (immersion liquor), the effect of shortening the aging period can be achieved by music.

[0055] Also, in the second embodiment, the case 14 provided with the vibrator (vibrating part) in contact with the inner surface is provided so as to be in contact with the alcohol-containing material inside the aging tank 13 (aging container) that stores the alcohol-containing material. Thus, when the vibrator vibrates, the vibration of the vibrator is transmitted from the case 14 to the alcohol-containing material, so that sufficient vibration can be given to the alcohol-containing material.

[0056] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the applicable forms of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and appropriate changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as exemplified below.

[0057] In the above-described embodiment, umeshu is exemplified as the immersed liquor. However, for example, an immersed liquor produced by immersing fruits or the like in an alcohol-containing material as a raw material may be used.

Industrial Applicability

[0058] The present invention can be suitably applied to a method for producing an immersed liquor produced by immersing raw materials such as fruits in an alcohol-containing material, an apparatus for producing an immersed liquor, and an immersed liquor.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0059] 1 Immersion tank (immersion container) 2 Vibrator (vibrating part) 3 Aging tank (aging container) 4 Case 5 Chain 6 Suspended part 7 Vibrator (vibrating part) 8 Cable 11 Immersion tank (immersion container) 12 Vibrator (vibrating part) 13 Aging tank (aging container) 14 Case

Claims

1. A method for producing an infused liquor, comprising an immersion step of immersing a raw material in an alcohol-containing material, wherein, in the immersion step, vibrations based on a signal including sound in the audible band are applied to the raw material and the alcohol-containing material.

2. A method for producing an infused liquor, comprising an immersion step of immersing a raw material in an alcohol-containing material, and an aging step of aging the alcohol-containing material in which the raw material is immersed in the immersion step, wherein, in the aging step, vibrations based on a signal including sound in the audible band are applied to the alcohol-containing material.

3. The method for producing an infused liquor according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the raw material is ume.

4. An infused liquor, characterized in that it is produced by the method for producing an infused liquor according to claim 1 or 2.

5. An apparatus for producing an infused liquor, comprising an immersion container for accommodating an alcohol-containing material and a raw material immersed in the alcohol-containing material, and a vibration unit provided on an outer wall of the immersion container.

6. An apparatus for producing an infused liquor, comprising an immersion container for accommodating an alcohol-containing material and a raw material immersed in the alcohol-containing material, a vibration unit, and a case provided in contact with an inner surface and having the vibration unit provided thereon, wherein the case is provided so as to be in contact with the alcohol-containing material inside the immersion container.

7. An apparatus for producing an infused liquor, comprising an aging container for accommodating an alcohol-containing material in which a raw material is immersed, and a vibration unit provided on an outer wall of the aging container.

8. An apparatus for producing an infused liquor, comprising an aging container for accommodating an alcohol-containing material in which an object is immersed, a vibration unit, and a case provided in contact with an inner surface and having the vibration unit provided thereon, wherein the case is provided so as to be in contact with the alcohol-containing material inside the aging container.

9. The apparatus for producing an infused liquor according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the vibration unit is a vibrator.

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