noun
vintage awamori; aged awamori
Refers specifically to awamori (Okinawan distilled spirit) that has been aged in casks for at least three years. The term is primarily used in Okinawa.
See also: 泡盛 (あわもり) · 古酒 (こしゅ)
沖縄の酒屋で、くうすを一本買った。
I bought a bottle of vintage awamori at a liquor store in Okinawa.
くうすはまろやかな味わいが特徴だ。
Vintage awamori is characterized by its mellow flavor.
The word くうす is of Okinawan origin, likely derived from the Ryukyuan language. The exact derivation is uncertain.