Item Number: 05194
Product Launch Date: 06/01/2025
Product Title: Nikaido Oita Mugi Shochu
Brewery/Distillery Name: Nankai Group, LLC
Brewery/Distillery Description: In 2015, Paul and Mai Nakayama went on their honeymoon to Mai’s hometown of Amami, Japan, a remote archipelago known for its breathtaking natural beauty.
A series of adventures and incredible coincidences led to discovering Amami’s unique craft spirit known as kokuto shochu, made from artisanal black sugar.
They launched Nankai Shochu in 2017, dedicated to sharing their newfound passion for shochu and sake with friends across the U.S.
Founding Date: 1866
Prefecture: Oita
Product Description: The original easy-drinking barley shochu from Oita prefecture. The first ever 100% barley shochu, using barley koji. The original ‘new style’ Shochu, which made Oita Mugi Shochu famous throughout Japan.
ABV: 24%
Yeast: Undisclosed
Product Size: 900ml
Number of Bottles per case: 6
Water Source: Oita
Stills: Pot
Raw Material/Ingredients by %: 100% barley
Tasting Notes: Smooth, crisp and bright combined with a richly aromatic fruity barley heart, integrated with clarity and definition.
Nose: Fruity aroma
Palate: Clean and bright flavor
Color: Clear
Finish: Crisp
Ingredients: Barley, Barley Koji, Water, Yeast
Serving Recommendations: On the rocks, with water, or with soda and a splash of yuzu/kabosu (Nikaso).
Distillation Process: Vacuum
Awards: GOLD - 2024 SF World Spirits Competition, GOLD - 2024 SIP Awards