buckwheat shōchū; soba shōchū
A distilled spirit made from buckwheat, a type of shōchū. Often enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or with water.
See also: 焼酎
This buckwheat shōchū has a nice aroma and is easy to drink.
I like drinking soba shōchū on the rocks.
General term for shōchū; 蕎麦焼酎 specifically refers to the buckwheat variety.
Barley shōchū, another common variety, distinct from buckwheat shōchū.
Standard kanji spelling using 蕎麦 for buckwheat.
Common mixed kana-kanji spelling; そば is often written in kana.
Compound of 蕎麦 (そば, buckwheat) and 焼酎 (しょうちゅう, shōchū, a distilled spirit).