About Asian Spirits

The Asian spirits category includes baijiu, shochu, soju and other spirits indigenous to the Asia Pacific region. Wildly popular in China, Japan and South Korea, these spirits have not gained much market share out of these regions, with only a few international brands currently exported outside of the Asia Pacific region.

Top Picks for Asian Spirits

Kirishima Shuzo Akane Kirishima Shochu
93 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Akane Kirishima Shochu
A pisco-like shochu with extroverted perfumed floral character; a great choice for cocktails and paring with spicy foods.
93 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima EX Delicious Pentagon
93 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Kuro Kirishima EX Delicious Pentagon
A mouthwatering, savory shochu to compliment a wide variety of meals; try in craft cocktails too.
93 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima Shochu
91 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Kuro Kirishima Shochu
A rock-solid Shochu with classic, food-friendly flavors.
91 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Shiro Kirishima Shochu
89 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Shiro Kirishima Shochu
A delicate, starchy and food-friendly Shochu for the table.
89 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Aka Kirishima Shochu
89 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Aka Kirishima Shochu
A fruity shochu with wide appeal; try in effervescent cocktails.
89 points
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Kirishima Shuzo Kuro Kirishima Melt Shochu
89 points
Kirishima Shuzo
Kuro Kirishima Melt Shochu
A creamy oaked shochu that could be a very appealing after-dinner pour; try in stirred cocktails too.
89 points
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Charm Soju
86 points
$1.20
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Charm
Soju
A creamy and soft Soju with sweet notes of creamy vanilla.
86 points $1.20 Best Buy
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Kumbokju Soju
86 points
$1.50
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Kumbokju
Soju
A smooth, simple and easy-drinking Soju.
86 points $1.50 Best Buy
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