Method for producing shochu and spirits
By incorporating linden tree parts in the fermentation and distillation process, the method enhances shochu and spirits with a unique, complex aroma, addressing the demand for diverse flavors in consumer preferences.
JP2025180720APending Publication Date: 2025-12-11SHIRAHANA SYUZO
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024088251
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-11
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Abstract
To provide new shochu and spirits having aroma in response to diversified consumer preferences.SOLUTION: A method for producing shochu includes a step of producing a secondary mash by adding linden to a primary mash after completion of primary fermentation and fermenting the primary mash, and a step of obtaining shochu by vacuum-distilling the secondary mash. A method for producing spirits includes a step of obtaining a maceration liquid by immersing linden in alcohol, and a step of obtaining spirits by vacuum-distilling the maceration liquid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Method for producing shochu
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