{"title":"Yanbaru Distillery","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Name “Karaki”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the northern reaches of Okinawa’s main island, the Yanbaru region is surrounded by the lush mountains of a World Natural Heritage site. Here, karaki, a native plant belonging to the cinnamon family, has grown wild for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a long-standing tradition in Yanbaru of infusing karaki in Awamori. The distinctive character of Awamori meets the gentle sweetness and lingering spice of karaki, creating a uniquely moreish combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYanbaru Distillery’s liqueurs have now become the Haru Sour Series, made with a rich variety of natural ingredients from the Yanbaru region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/8454\/0242\/files\/karaki1.jpg?v=1789624666\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto !important;\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the label and the recipe have been refined over time, resulting in a liqueur with a rich, aromatic character and a beautifully balanced finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo bring out the distinctive character of Yanbaru’s karaki, this liqueur is made with Awamori that has been distilled multiple times to create a clean, refined profile. Blended with karaki, it delivers greater depth and a more expressive aroma, capturing the unique character of this local ingredient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe syrup for the final adjustment is also under continuous development, featuring a proprietary ratio that is constantly evolving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe karaki is lovingly cultivated at the distillery, while the Awamori is made using the natural spring water of Yanbaru. Together, they create a distinctive depth of flavour that leaves a lasting impression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a refreshing serve, we highly recommend mixing it with soda water. This brings the karaki’s fragrant character to the fore while giving the liqueur a clean, crisp finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently sweetened with cane sugar, this karaki liqueur has a smooth, balanced sweetness that makes it ideal for unwinding or simply taking a moment to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePour yourself a glass and discover the refreshing character of Yanbaru in every sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Name “Maruta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, this Awamori had no official name. Its distinctive insignia—a circle (maru) containing the character 田 (ta), taken from 田嘉里 (Takazato), the village where the spring water used to make the Awamori originates—soon gave rise to the affectionate name “Maruta.” The name has remained beloved ever since the distillery was founded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of its production has traditionally been enjoyed in northern Okinawa, in the region known as Yanbaru, and it is rarely found outside the area. For Yanbaru Distillery, Maruta is a treasured label that has grown alongside the distillery throughout its history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/8454\/0242\/files\/maruta_86bcb600-7b0e-422c-87e9-d304f1876e79.jpg?v=1790213741\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto !important;\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakazato, in Ogimi Village, is renowned for the exceptional quality of its water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/8454\/0242\/files\/river.jpg?v=1790213767\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto !important;\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Yanbaru Distillery, we source natural spring water straight from the mountains of Yanbaru to produce our Awamori. The water's high quality is renowned locally, with residents frequently visiting our distillery several times a week to collect it themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with this exceptional spring water, Maruta 30% ABV retains the rich character of traditional atmospheric-pressure distillation while offering a smooth, gently sweet and approachable taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30% ABV, it is the classic strength of Awamori and the style most widely enjoyed in Okinawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it with still or soda water, adjusting the strength to your preference. However you choose to serve it, sit back and savour its smooth, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liqueur-karaki","title":"LIQUEUR　KARAKI","description":"","brand":"Yanbaru Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54600144388434,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/8454\/0242\/files\/karaki1_a509c032-8673-4ab2-83b8-8cb7477807bd.jpg?v=1788867850"},{"product_id":"awamori-maruta","title":"AWAMORI　MARUTA","description":"","brand":"Yanbaru Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54600203534674,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/8454\/0242\/files\/maruta.jpg?v=1788867878"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/8454\/0242\/collections\/distilleries_yanbaru_image_main.jpg?v=1788773223","url":"https:\/\/www.awamori-trade-hub-uk.jp\/collections\/yanbaru-distillery-inc.oembed","provider":"Awamori Trade Hub UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}