Japanese history 【2023 Edition】Introducing the Charms of Kuma Shochu That Can’t Be Conveyed by Rankings
Only shochu made from rice produced in Hitoyoshi Kuma can receive the "Geographical Indication" designation as "Kuma Shochu." Similar to Scotch for whiskey, Bordeaux for wine, and Cognac for brandy, it is one of the few brands globally recognized for using a geographical name as a distinction.
