Exploring Japan’s Koji-Based Distillation: Honkaku Shochu & Awamori
Masterclasse

Exploring Japan’s Koji-Based Distillation: Honkaku Shochu & Awamori

Room 5 – Be Spirits Stage – Hall 2.2
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Europe/Paris
2.2 | Room/Salle 5 – Be Spirits Stage
English
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Free entrance: first coem, first seated

Uncover Japan’s traditional yet globally emerging spirits through an in-depth exploration of Honkaku Shochu and Awamori.

This masterclass reveals the unique character shaped by koji fermentation and single distillation — qualities that a growing number of discerning professionals are beginning to appreciate.

Join us as we examine why these distinctive Japanese spirits are poised to become the next discovery in the global spirits landscape.

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Speakers

CHLOE CAZAUX GRANDPIERRE

Saké Sommelière, Saké Educator, Shochu Advisor, Saké Master 2025, owner of Otsukimi & OBA restaurant Bordeaux. / Saké Sommelière, Saké Educator, Shochu Advisor, Saké Master 2025, propriétaire de Otsukimi et du restaurant OBA à Bordeaux.Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association