Nikaido Shuzo is an Oita-based shochu brand that has led Japan’s shochu culture by succeeding in developing 100% barley shochu. They started selling “NIKAIDO Oita Mugi Shochu” and “NIKAIDO Kitchom” in the United States.
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“NIKAIDO Oita Mugi Shochu” is made solely from carefully selected barley, barley koji, and pure water, while “NIKAIDO Kitchom” is the same mugi shochu aged over a year in a steel tank. Sales began in March in California and Nevada.
It is also available for online purchases. Don’t miss the chance to taste the original 100% barley shochu!
Nikaido Shuzo
Web: nikaidoshuzou.jp
Instagram: @nikaido.shochu