As pioneers of Australian Koji culture, we are proud to announce that our bold, new-look range of Koji Spirits hit shelves this summer and are now available.
Five years on from when we first created Koji Spirits, the brand has taken on a life of its own. Designed by the creative agency Projects Of Imagination, we think the bold and colourful new identity captures the vim and vigour of Koji Spirits with an additional splash of fun.
The lively new look label features our “Koji Creature” created by a talented Melbourne illustrator, who found their love of illustration whilst living in Japan.
The alchemical process of Koji and the substance is otherworldly.
“We wanted to have fun and bring a visual representation that matches the unique spirits” says Co-Owner and Producer Rachel Reed. “We think our Koji creature is unique, intriguing and fun, an element embodied through our Koji spirits that are ‘Made for Curious Drinkers’.”
The Koji Spirits bottled range currently features 3 products;
Australian Rice Shochu, made with rain-fed Tachiminori Rice from Northern NSW, a honkaku style shochu with tropical fruit notes.
Yuzushu, a fan favourite and the perfect introductory product for first-time Shochu drinkers features Australian Rice Shochu and an abundance of fresh yuzu from the Ovens Valley.
Finally, the cult fave Chilli Koji, a warm, spicy, smoky liqueur with Barley Koji and macerated chilli, is often enjoyed with ginger beer and lime.
The Koji Spirits Ready-To-Drink (RTD) range features 2 premium Chuhai cocktails, in Yuzu & Pineapple.
Yuzu Chuhai took home the trophy for the best RTD cocktail at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards in 2024. Available in a perfectly sized 250ml can, these cocktails offer a bar quality cocktail with the drink-anywhere convenience.
Distiller & Co-Owner Hamish Nugent says: “As chef distillers we are constantly in the pursuit of flavour and the perfect drinking experience. We had a desire to make a quality local Shochu and really have fun with the nuanced flavours you can create working with Koji. We’re excited about where it can go next”
The new look Koji Spirits by Reed & Co Distillery is “Made For Curious Drinkers” and is now available via:
Blackhearts & Sparrows
Trader House’s Morning Market
Online at reedandcodistillery.com or via the link below
In the Spirit Lab bottle shop at the Reed & Co distillery door in Bright