{"title":"Shōchū","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan's favourite distilled spirit: honkaku shōchū made from barley, sweet potato and rice. Enjoy it on the rocks, with hot or cold water, or as the base of a highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:12px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sake-shochu-gin-from-japan\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eAll Japanese Drinks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sake\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-sake-umeshu\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eFruit Sake \u0026amp; Umeshu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-gin\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eJapanese Gin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eJapanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShōchū is Japan's own distilled spirit, usually bottled at around 25% ABV.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honkaku (authentic) shōchū is single-distilled to keep the flavour of its base ingredient: barley (mugi) is light and nutty, sweet potato (imo) is earthy and aromatic, and rice shōchū is soft and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection includes Nikaido and Munemasa barley shōchū, Osuzuyama Yamasaru, Yamaneko and Yamadaichi sweet potato shōchū, Kiyou and Nonnoko, plus Bakkan Nasake Shima from Japan's islands. Drink it on the rocks, mixed with cold or hot water (oyuwari), or as a refreshing chūhai highball with soda and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shochu-bakkan-nasake-shima","title":"Bakkan Nasake Shima Shochu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakkan Nasake Shima\u003c\/strong\u003e is a barley-based (mugi) shōchū crafted on Hachijō-jima, a remote volcanic island south of Tokyo. Produced using traditional methods by the Hachijō Distillery, this shōchū is distilled at atmospheric pressure. Nasake Shima preserves the full grain flavour of barley and wheat malt, offering delicate aromas of light grain, subtle umami, and soft citrus peel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe palate\u003c\/strong\u003e is smooth and dry, with a gently warming finish that makes it ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or diluted with hot water in the colder months reflects the island’s pure air, mineral-rich water, and coastal climate—resulting in a spirit that’s both clean and characterful. Whether you're a seasoned shōchū drinker or exploring Japan’s native spirits for the first time, Bakkan Nasake Shima offers a uniquely coastal, mineral-driven profile that’s versatile, food-friendly, and deeply tied to its island origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachijō Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55147745313112,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2238\/9080\/files\/bakkan-nasake-shima-shochu-7282587.jpg?v=1767921433"},{"product_id":"munemasa-mugy-shochu","title":"Munemasa Mugy Shochu 720cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eMunemasa Mugy Shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"688\"\u003ebarley shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted by Munemasa Shuzō in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu — a region renowned for clean, elegant shochu styles. Distilled at low temperature to preserve soft aromatics, it offers gentle notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"944\"\u003etoasted barley, vanilla, light nuttiness and subtle sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing clean, smooth and dry. Its simplicity and purity make it a beautifully approachable expression of mugi shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eExceptionally versatile, Munemasa Mugi Shochu can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, mixed with cold or hot water (\u003cem data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e), or served as a crisp highball. It pairs wonderfully with sushi, yakitori, grilled fish, noodles and lightly seasoned Japanese dishes. For those discovering shochu or seeking a delicate, grain-forward spirit, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eMunemasa Mugi Shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Munemasa Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55148089246040,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2238\/9080\/files\/munemasa-mugi-shochu-4658343.jpg?v=1767921737"},{"product_id":"yamaneko-shochu","title":"Yamaneko Shochu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eYamaneko Shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eimo shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e (sweet potato shochu) from the acclaimed Osuzuyama Distillery in Miyazaki, Japan. Made with locally grown sweet potatoes and distilled to preserve natural aromatics, it offers delicate notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"928\"\u003efloral sweetness, gentle fruit, steamed sweet potato and subtle earthiness\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped in a clean, silky texture. Light, fragrant and beautifully balanced, Yamaneko showcases the refined, modern style of the Kuroki Honten group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eVersatile and highly drinkable, Yamaneko can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, mixed with cold or warm water (\u003cem data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e) or served as a refreshing shochu highball. Its delicate flavour pairs wonderfully with sashimi, yakitori, tempura, vegetables and lightly seasoned dishes. For those exploring premium shochu, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eYamaneko\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful, easy-entry expression of Japan’s sweet-potato tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osuzuyama Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55148099633496,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2238\/9080\/files\/yamaneko-shochu-2603798.jpg?v=1767921077"},{"product_id":"osuzuyama-yamasuru-shochu","title":"Osuzuyama Yamasaru Barley Shochu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eOsuzuyama Yamasaru\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artisanal \u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"601\"\u003ebarley shochu (mugi shochu)\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted by Osuzuyama Distillery in Miyazaki, Japan. Made using locally grown barley and distilled at low temperature to preserve delicate aromatics, Yamasaru offers gentle notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"846\"\u003etoasted grain, vanilla, soft nuttiness and clean minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Smooth, refined and quietly expressive, it reflects the distillery’s focus on purity and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eExtremely versatile, Yamasaru shines neat, on the rocks, mixed with cold or hot water (\u003cem data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e), or served in a light highball. Its understated flavour pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine—especially sashimi, yakitori, tempura and noodle dishes. For drinkers seeking a clean, elegant and authentically crafted barley shochu, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eOsuzuyama Yamasaru\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osuzuyama Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55148131418456,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2238\/9080\/files\/osuzuyama-yamasaru-barley-shochu-1464845.jpg?v=1767921312"},{"product_id":"bakkan-nasake-shima-shochu-1-8l","title":"Bakkan Nasake Shima Shochu 1,8l","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakkan Nasake Shima\u003c\/strong\u003e is a barley-based (mugi) shōchū crafted on Hachijō-jima, a remote volcanic island south of Tokyo. Produced using traditional methods by the Hachijō Distillery, this shōchū is distilled at atmospheric pressure. Nasake Shima preserves the full grain flavour of barley and wheat malt, offering delicate aromas of light grain, subtle umami, and soft citrus peel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe palate\u003c\/strong\u003e is smooth and dry, with a gently warming finish that makes it ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or diluted with hot water in the colder months reflects the island’s pure air, mineral-rich water, and coastal climate—resulting in a spirit that’s both clean and characterful. Whether you're a seasoned shōchū drinker or exploring Japan’s native spirits for the first time, Bakkan Nasake Shima offers a uniquely coastal, mineral-driven profile that’s versatile, food-friendly, and deeply tied to its island origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis 1,8l magnum edition is a must have!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachijō Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55749960204632,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2238\/9080\/files\/bakkan-nasake-shima-shochu-18l-9637804.jpg?v=1767920895"},{"product_id":"nikaido-mugi-shochu","title":"Nikaido Mugi Shochu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eNikaido Mugi Shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Japanese barley shochu produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNikaido Shuzou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family-owned distillery with over 150 years of history in Kyushu. Widely recognised as the pioneer of \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e100% barley (mugi) shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nikaido’s innovations in vacuum-distilled barley shochu helped define the modern mugi style and drive its popularity throughout Japan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eMade purely from selected barley, barley koji and pristine water, this shochu is distilled to emphasise clean, subtle grain character and smooth drinkability. The aroma offers light floral and gentle grain notes, while the palate delivers balanced sweetness with soft cereal and toast undertones, followed by a clean, refreshing finish. Bottled at typical shochu strength, Nikaido Mugi Shochu is versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, with chilled water, or gently warmed depending on preference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikaido Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56552622293336,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2238\/9080\/files\/nikaido-mugi-shochu-8462710.jpg?v=1768663035"},{"product_id":"nonnoko-levure-de-vin-honkaku-shochu","title":"Nonnoko Levure de Vin | Honkaku Shochu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eNonnoko Levure de Vin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"535\"\u003ehonkaku shochu\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted using \u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"580\"\u003ewine yeast (levure de vin)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a uniquely aromatic and refined profile. 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The palate is smooth and elegant, with gentle fruit character, soft sweetness and a clean, dry finish that remains highly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e25% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nonnoko Levure de Vin works beautifully served neat, on the rocks, or diluted with water to open up its aromatic profile. 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