noun
shōchū; Japanese distilled spirit
A distilled alcoholic beverage typically made from sweet potatoes, barley, rice, or other ingredients. Often compared to soju, but production methods and ingredients differ.
焼酎のお湯割りをください。
I'll have a shōchū with hot water, please.
芋焼酎は独特の風味がある。
Sweet potato shōchū has a distinctive flavor.