Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
[The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto] Creating a new charm of Japan with “shochu cocktail that heals with aroma” A Japanese cocktail created in collaboration with Hamada Sake Brewery
Available from Monday, April 1, 2024
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The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto (Location: 420 Funayacho,
Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, General Manager: Makoto Toriyama) is aiming to “make authentic shochu a true national sake, and even a world-class sake” as inbound demand increases. We have teamed up with Hamada Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, President: Yuichiro Hamada), which is engaged in sake brewing with this goal, to carry out a project that will help spread the appeal of Japan. Cocktails devised based on shochu will be sold from April 1, 2024 (Monday), which marks the 2nd anniversary of the opening. *The character for “hama” is an old font.
[Image 1: https://prtimes.jp/i/39557/746/resize/d39557-746-25c174c8272e0c795edd-0.jpg&s3=39557-746-bd773c51873a8a0e10675986bcebc1f8-3900×2928.jpg] The theme of this collaboration is “a shochu cocktail that heals with its aroma,” and we have devised a new Japanese cocktail using shochu. “DAIYAME”, which is made with aromatic ripe sweet potatoes created using Hamada Sake Brewery’s unique technology, and “CHILL GREEN”, which is a blend of “Margao”, which has both a citrus scent and a spiciness similar to Japanese pepper. We use an innovative shochu based on aroma called “Spicy & Citrus”, and enjoy the balance and harmony with Japanese sake and “Kyoto Gin”.
■ “Shochu cocktail that heals with aroma” featuring Hamada Syuzou Sales start: April 1, 2024 (Monday) Location: The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto 1F “THE BAR”
Sales price: 1,391 yen each *Displayed prices include consumption tax and service charge.
[THE BAR Bartender Kenta Komuro]
“While looking for ways to make use of the distinctive scent, we came up with a cocktail recipe for Daime and CHILL GREEN.A perfect drink to enjoy before returning to your room after sightseeing in Kyoto, or for relaxing after work. This is the perfect cocktail. Please feel free to drop by.”
-Relaxation (Ikoi)-
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The meaning of “Daimeme” is “heal your fatigue with a drink” in this cup. The cocktail name is “Ikoi”. Mixed with Japanese black tea, which is said to have a relaxing effect, and using cherry blossom syrup, the cherry blossom scent and light pink color create a sense of peace in both the sense of smell and the sight. The edge of the glass uses olives and tree buds to express the lychee, which is the characteristic of Daime’s aroma. Enjoy a moment to relieve your daily fatigue.
-Sara-
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A shochu and sake cocktail that you’ve probably never tried before (the sake is Tsuki no Katsura from Fushimi, Kyoto). The name “Sara” was inspired by the color (pale yellow) of the Sara tree’s flowers, and the word “Sara”, which means new in the Kansai dialect, was added. We chose a name that is easy for overseas customers to pronounce. A mix of the world-recognized “unexplored aroma” of Taidaime and the good old depth of Japanese sake.Using spring-like kumquats as an item to connect the two, the refreshing sweetness creates a one-of-a-kind cocktail with a sense of unity. I finished it. -Early Green (Samidori)-
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Early green is a word that refers to young leaves and young grass. The botanical barley shochu Chill Green’s “chill” (calming and relaxing) and “green” (natural feel) create a cocktail image. We use Kyoto Gin and Sencha tea to create a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Like young leaves that are about to grow, we sensed the unknown potential of shochu cocktails, so we named it “Soon Green”. Enjoy the harmony of shochu and Kyoto.
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-Authentic potato shochu “DAIYAME~”-
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The authentic potato shochu “DAIYAME” was released in 2018, on the 150th anniversary of its founding, with the concept of “unexplored fragrance” as an authentic shochu that will lead the next generation of the industry. It has a surprisingly refreshing and gorgeous lychee-like aroma, a sweet and mellow taste, and a sharp aftertaste. Daime is a Kagoshima dialect that means “to heal your fatigue with a drink.” This product, which overturns the common sense of potato shochu, is supported by drinkers who are not familiar with authentic shochu, and is attracting attention as a pioneer in the category of “fragrant shochu,” which has become a hot topic in the alcohol industry in recent years. .
《Award history》
・IWSC2019 (International Wine & Spirits Competition) SHOCHU Category Grand Prize ・ISC2020 (International Spirits Challenge) SHOCHU Division Double Gold ・SFWSC2023 (San Francisco World Spirits Competition) SHOCHU Division Double Gold -Botanical barley shochu “CHILL GREEN spicy & citrus” –
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“CHILL GREEN spicy & citrus” will be released in February 2023. A new type of botanical barley shochu that combines the deliciousness of the special spice “Margao” and barley shochu. It has a citrus scent and a stimulating taste for those who are not good at shochu or those who want to experience the charm of shochu. This year, the bottle design was recognized and won the Lily Frankie Award at the Glass Bottle Awards 2024.
-About Hamada Sake Brewery-
We set up a brewery in Ichikikushikino City in the first year of the Meiji era, and have been working with this area for over 150 years. Currently, we have three breweries: Denbeigura, Denzoingura, and Kanayamagura, and each brewery embodies the shochu-making philosophy of “tradition,” “innovation,” and “inheritance.” . In
recognition of their efforts, they received the “Shochu Producer Trophy” at the 2023 “International Wine & Spirits Competition.” The main brands include the authentic potato shochu “Kaido,”
“Akatouma,” “Daiyame,” and the authentic barley shochu “Ukaze.” URL: https://www.hamadasyuzou.co.jp/
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The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
Address: 420 Funayacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Facility composition: 1F: Patisserie “Sadaharu Aoki Paris Karasuma Oike store” (store area: 6.3 square meters)
〇 Bar (store area: 13.3 square meters, number of seats: 9)
2F: Guest lounge, large bath, meditation room
3rd to 9th floors: Guest rooms (125 rooms, including 1 suite) Opening date: April 1, 2022
Access: Approximately 2 minutes walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line/Tozai Line “Karasuma Oike” Station (Exit 1)
Official website: https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/ic/kyoto/
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