Okinawa Whisky Journey | Shinzato Distillery — Where Prayer and Fermentation Meet
Okinawa Whisky Journey From Awamori to “Shinzato Whisky” — A Visit to the Distillery Where Prayer and Fermentation Harmonize In the heart of Okinawa’s Uruma City, where the sea breeze carries a hint of salt, stands Shinzato Distillery — the island’s oldest Awamori brewery, founded in 1846 in Akata, Shuri. Known for beloved brands like Kusu Ryukyu and Kariyushi, this historic distillery has preserved Okinawa’s traditional Awamori craftsmanship for nearly two centuries.Today, it’s embracing a bold new venture: creating authentic Okinawan whisky. The Spirit of Prayer in Whisky Making Upon stepping inside, my eyes caught a small Shinto altar quietly placed within the distillery.It wasn’t grand or decorative, but it […]
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