Item Number: 05194
Product Launch Date: 06/01/2025
Product Title: Nikaido 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 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