Rundown
5:00pm    Start of the tour of Hamada Syuzou
5:45pm    Start of the Shochu tasting
6:30pm    End

Hamada Syuzou, founded in 1868 in IchikiKushikino City of Kagoshima Prefecture by the Hamada Family is currently managed by its 5th generation and operates 3 distilleries - “Denbeegura”, its first distillery founded in the first year of the Meiji era focusing on the traditional flavours of Honkaku Shochu, “Denzouingura”, an innovative distillery focusing on the evolution and new potential styles of Honkaku Shochu and “Kinzangura”, a traditional distillery that strives to retain the Satsuma spirit and very uniquely located in a 120 km long (gold) mine roadway surrounded by mountains.

Take this chance to virtually visit this 154 years old distillery, with a tour led by Ms. Hamahata and the on-site shochu craftsmen will explain and demonstrate you the steps needed to produce a great shochu that is enjoyed by generations in Japan. The program will end with a guided tasting together with the rest of the participants over zoom. 

Tasting Set includes a bottle of  “Daiyame” Shochu 900ml, 25% alcohol

"Daiyame" is a honkaku shochu (single-distilled shochu) made from sweet potato, originating from Hamada Syuzou Distillery Kagoshima. In 2019, it has won the top prize in the Shochu Distilled spirits category at the 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London. In 2020, it has won the double gold award in the shochu category at International Spirits Challenge (ISC). This shochu has a very aromatic shochu with the fragrance of fresh lychee. It offers sweet, fruity and mellow palate with a crispy aftertaste can equally be enjoyed with some sparkling water as a refreshing highball along with a meal that could range from richly flavored cuisine including your favourite pizza, fried chicken, tempura, and spicy food.

Pick up details:
The tasting set will be available for pick up from Asia Society Hong Kong Center from November 26 – 30 from 11am to 6pm.

Delivery details:
Delivery to all parts of Hong Kong including Lantau Island, quarantine hotels, etc. Perfect gift for your friends and family who may be in quarantine.

ASHK Members:
Free (Virtual Tour only)
HK$320 (Virtual Tour and Self Pick Up Tasting Set)
HK$420 (Virtual Tour and Delivery of Tasting Set)

Non-Members:
HK$1600 (Includes 1-Year Individual Membership + Virtual Tour and Self Pick up / Delivery of Tasting Set)

Deadline for registration: November 29, 5:00pm

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For more enquiries, please contact 2103 9503
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