Food & specialties・Okinawa

AwamoriAwamori

Also known as: 泡盛・古酒・クース・kusu

Okinawa's representative distilled spirit, made from Thai rice and black koji mold by single distillation. Unlike sake, which is brewed from rice, it is distilled, and a version aged three or more years, kusu, is prized for its mellow aroma and flavor.

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