also: くましょうちゅう
noun
Kumamoto rice shōchū
A type of shōchū (Japanese distilled spirit) made from rice, produced in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region of Kumamoto Prefecture. Often enjoyed on the rocks, with water, or as a base for cocktails.
球磨焼酎は、米の風味が豊かで飲みやすい。
Kumamoto rice shōchū has a rich rice flavor and is easy to drink.
熊本に行ったら、ぜひ球磨焼酎を試してみてください。
If you go to Kumamoto, be sure to try the local rice shōchū.
From 球磨 (Kuma, the region in Kumamoto) + 焼酎 (shōchū, distilled spirit).