Ch. 7 Awamori

Question 1

What are the only ingredients in Awamori

Answer 1

Rice koji made with black koji mold and water

Indica rice is used

Question 2

What is the mashing process

Answer 2

1 step mashing where all koji is added at once

Question 3

The distinct Matsutake scent and rich flavor comes from

Answer 3

Black koji

Question 4

Most Awamori uses what distillation technique

Answer 4

Atmospheric

Question 5

What is the awamori term for aged liquor

Answer 5

kusu

Question 6

What are the first drops of awamori distillate called? And what is the product sold as?

Answer 6

Hanadare

Hanazake or Hanadaki

Question 7

What is the name of the urns used in Awamori storage called

Answer 7

Oyazake

Question 8

What is the Awamori process called that is similar to the solera system

Answer 8

Shitsugi

Question 9

What are the characteristics of Kusu

Answer 9

Vanilla notes
Mild flavor
Sweet fragrance from earthenware or aging

Question 10

What is the aging requirement to be labeled kusu

Answer 10

Entire contents of vessel must be aged for at least 3 years

Question 11

What is the GI name of Awamori produced inside Okinawa

Answer 11

Ryukyu Awamori