Our shochu
Nikaido
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.
Character:
Smooth, crisp and bright combined with a richly aromatic fruity barley heart, integrated with clarity and definition.
Kitchom
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 to further mellow and soften, before being filled in the traditional ceramic Tsubo flask, each one hand painted and unique.
Character:
Balanced, smooth and clean tasting while retaining a richly aromatic long finish.
Shochu Culture
The Izakaya is very close to our heart, a cornerstone of local social life, the home of real Japanese conviviality. A real Izakaya has a warmth, a coziness and a sense of belonging that it is hard to find anywhere else, so much more than a casual bar or diner. In turn Shochu and Izakaya culture are inseparably linked, a lot more popular than it might appear to someone outside Japan.
Long held as Japan’s best kept secret, Shochu is finally gaining popularity in the wider world, and so we hope to charm you with the warm buzz of your local izakaya. Once you know, you know!
Perfect Serves
‘Delicious shouldn’t be complicated’
The most popular serve on home ground is the shochu highball, made well it has the perfect balance to highlight the qualities of Nikaido Oita Mugi Shochu; chilled and refreshing, with the rich, smooth notes of barley subtly coming through without overpowering, the perfect drink to see you through a convivial evening with friends.
Nikaso®
Our perfect serve
3.5 parts well-chilled Nikaido Shochu
6.5 parts well-chilled soda water
Served over plenty of clear ice
Everything should be icy cold
Finish with a dash of fresh kabosu juice, or yuzu and pink grapefruit
Kitchom Rocks™
Balanced & smooth. Some things are best kept simple. Kitchom shines brightest when served without anything to distract from the mellow balance and long finish. Pour over clear ice in a large tumbler, swirl briefly, sip and enjoy!
News & Events
160th Anniversary Documentary with Maya Yoshida
Nikaido Shuzou, Maker of Nikaido 100% Barley Shochu, to Mark 160th Anniversary with New Documentary Featuring Japanese Global Soccer Star…
Free Nikaido Tasting
Try Nikaido shochu for free on select dates at participating locations.
Celebrate with Nikaido
Tyler Glasnow Bobblehead Night, $2 off Nikaido coupons, and JUNON’s first pitch-all at Dodger Stadium.