Item Number: 05193
Product Launch Date: 06/01/2025
Product Title: Nikaido Kitchom Oita Mugi Shochu
Brewery/Distillery Name: Nikaido Shuzo, Co. Ltd.
Brewery/Distillery Description: Since 1866, the Nikaido family has been brewing and distilling in Oita, Japan for 8 generations. In 1974, they developed the first 100% barley shochu, and its clean, easy-drinking profile made it a revolutionary hit, creating the Shochu Boom of the 70s and 80s. Despite being a company of only 50 people, Nikaido is the 3rd largest shochu producer, and one of the very few independently owned companies of scale.
Founding Date: 1866
Prefecture: Oita
Product Description: The perfect gifting Shochu, renowned throughout Ginza’s bars and lounges. Our aged barley Shochu from Oita prefecture, also made from 100% barley and using barley koji. Nikaido Kitchom is allowed to rest for one year to further mellow and soften, before being filled in the traditional ceramic Tsubo flask, each one hand painted and unique.
ABV: 24%
Yeast: Undisclosed
Product Size: 720ml
Number of Bottles per case: 6
Water Source: Oita
Stills: Pot
Raw Material/Ingredients by %: 100% barley
Tasting Notes: Balanced, smooth and clean tasting while retaining a richly aromatic long finish.
Nose: Fruity barley aroma
Palate: Smooth with notes of coconut and vanill
Color: Clear
Finish: Aromatic long finish
Ingredients: Barley, Barley Koji, Water, Yeast
Serving Recommendations: Neat, on the rocks, or mixed with water or soda.
Distillation Process: Vacuum
Sell Sheet: Nikaido Kitchom Sell Sheet
Awards: DOUBLE GOLD - 2024 SIP Awards, GOLD - 2024 SF World Spirits Competition, GOLD - 2024 Spirit Masters, GOLD - 2024 Vegas Spirit Awards