Table of Contents Hide Okinawa Whisky Journey The Spirit of Prayer in Whisky Making The Mystique of Awamori Fermentation A New Chapter: Okinawan Whisky The Craft of “Shinzato Whisky” The Evolution of “Ryuka” — Okinawan Single Malt Distillery Tour Information A Harmony of Tradition and Innovation 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 … Continue reading Okinawa Whisky Journey | Shinzato Distillery — Where Prayer and Fermentation Meet