{"title":"Barley","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kannoko-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kannoko Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shochu is barrel-aged for three years, giving it an amber hue and whisky-like flavor. If you are a whisky lover venturing into shochu, this is the one for you. Try it neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Satsuma Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Satsuma Shuzo Co, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2164700119050,"sku":"05-100-0009","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kannoko_front.jpg?v=1518829888"},{"product_id":"naka-naka-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Naka Naka Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect mix of shimmering florality and buttery, toasty goodness, Naka Naka is the quintessential mugi shochu and is the perfect gateway into this deep category. It effortlessly straddles the complexity, umami, and richness of more rustic barley shochu and the gorgeous, clean, and refreshing side of more modern vacuum distilled expressions, resulting in a drink that has something in it for everyone. No self-respecting izakaya, shochu bar, or home liquor cabinet would be complete without Naka Naka on standby.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a favorite at our bar served \u003cem\u003esodawari \u003c\/em\u003e(shochu and club soda); this style wins it fast fans daily, including those new to and experienced with shochu. You can also drink it \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e style mixed with hot water to enhance the cocoa, caramel, and honey-butter aromas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Blend of Atmospheric and Vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183028310026,"sku":"05-100-0014","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nakanaka720ml.jpg?v=1661378902"},{"product_id":"hyakunen-no-kodoku-barrel-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Hyakunen no Kodoku Barrel Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after the famed novel \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Years of Solitude\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a statement shochu that is made in limited quantities. Yoko received this as a going away gift from her boss when she moved back to the U.S. from Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing 100% locally-grown organic barley, this shochu is aged in oak casks for 3-5 years to develop a rich complexity akin to whisky. Enjoy a spectrum of aromas, from coconut and ripe pineapple to caramel and even pipe tobacco. Try this neat or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e style to uncover all the levels of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Kuroki Honten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3-5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuroki Honten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2200334958602,"sku":"05-100-0005","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/100kodoku_front.jpg?v=1518829581"},{"product_id":"kintaro-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kintaro Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs seen on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/kintaro-barley-shochu\"\u003eShochu'sday\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with roasted barley, this shochu is very aromatic, with an initially sweet, nutty, \u003cem\u003ekurogoma\u003c\/em\u003e (black sesame) flavor that rises and fades into a dry, grassy bite. Note the pronounced tail of buttercream and chocolate. Try on-the-rocks or \u003cem\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with water) style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukuoka, Japan by Nishiyoshida Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley), roasted barley and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29770928390223,"sku":"05-100-0011","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kintaro_shochu.jpg?v=1585700817"},{"product_id":"nikaido-kitchomu-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Nikaido Kitchomu Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% barley, this shochu has been made the same way since 1886! This shochu is from Oita, known as the Barley Shochu Kingdom. Enjoy this refreshing and crisp shochu that comes in a traditional hand-painted tsubo flask, which mellows the shochu with age. Get notes of toasted coconut and banana, perfect to enjoy on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan by Nikaido Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% locally grown barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.3 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikaido Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31514226688079,"sku":"05-100-0015","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Nikaido_Kitchom_Bottle_WhiteBG.jpg?v=1716523688"},{"product_id":"iichiko-saiten-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Iichiko Saiten Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis genshu (undiluted) barley shochu was developed by Iichiko to showcase their shochu’s versatility and to promote creative shochu cocktails. Try this with tonic to enhance its warm toastiness and brown sugar notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% mugi (barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji Type: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31702643736655,"sku":"05-100-0007","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/seiten.jpg?v=1584557097"},{"product_id":"kougin-no-sasayaki-ginjo-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Kougin No Sasayaki Ginjo Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDecember 2020 \"Stay Home With Shochu\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing local Nishiboshi barley from Naokawa Village that is polished down to 50%, Kougin no Sasayaki is a unique shochu with a nutty, spicy bouquet. Made in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eginzukuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method, meaning slow fermentation at a low temperature for a longer period. Get notes of cocoa nibs and vanilla, as well as earthy, savory undertones with a long finish. This is delicious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-style (with hot water) alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/simple-donabe\"\u003echicken tsukune nabe with Yoko’s Garlicky Gomadare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere's our recipe for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\"\u003eMartini cocktail variation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan by Bungyo Meijyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) milled to 50%, and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 28% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \/ Yeast: Ginjo Yeast #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bungo Meijyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32625006575695,"sku":"05-100-0012","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kougin_no_sasayaki.jpg?v=1605231693"},{"product_id":"jakuunbaku-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Jakuunbaku Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\"\u003eMarch 2022 \"Female Frontrunners\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name Jakuunbaku is a word play on a tantra by Aizen Myo, a Buddhist wisdom king. Aizen Myo is known for passion and connection between people, thus, Nishiyoshida hopes to connect to people with this shochu. Ark refers to Dainichi Nyorai, the sun Buddha. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing underground water from the local Hamuname River, nijo barley from Australia, and black koji, Ark Jakuunbaku is made in the muroka (unfiltered) style. Get a spectrum of flavor: dried apricots, honey, and brownies – and even some spicy black peppercorns and nutmeg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (with hot water) to bring out the milk chocolate notes. Yoshida, who specializes in food and nutrition, has provided us with a few recipes like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enikumiso\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (meat miso dip) and more. Check them out on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-pairing-niku-miso-by-kyoko-yoshida-of-nishiyoshida-shuzo?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=993f14766\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukuoka, Japan by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNishiyoshida Shuzo \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003eMugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24-25% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 2- 5 yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessels: Enamel Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32885169913935,"sku":"05-100-0008","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ark_jakuunbaku.jpg?v=1653519875"},{"product_id":"sennen-no-nemuri-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Sennen no Nemuri Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding stoic and tall with a hand-wrapped crimson paper accent up top, this bottle reminds us of \u003cem\u003eojizo-sama \u003c\/em\u003estatues found peppered throughout temple sites in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged for 3-8 years, Sennen no Nemuri is a \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (tank strength) shochu with a creamy and supple texture (like marshmallows), and notes of vanilla, honey, jasmine, and caraway. Excellent \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e-style (with hot water) but the great thing about high-proof shochus is the ability to stretch them out with ice, water, or club soda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrab this celebratory bottle as a gift or for your own collection.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Fukuoka, Japan by Shinozaki Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% mugi (barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: white (barley) \/ Distillation: atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32885471739983,"sku":"05-100-0016","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sennen_nemuri_shochu1.jpg?v=1612911375"},{"product_id":"mizu-sakura-barrel-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mizu Sakura Barrel Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-006-aging-shochus-in-saga-march-2021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarch 2021 \"Aging Shochus In Saga\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMunemasa began aging their shochus in wood barrels 33 years ago. And now, b\u003c\/span\u003eehold, the very first shochu to be aged in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esakura\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(cherry) wood casks! After resting for nine months in these barrels, this mugi shochu is bright, with creamy cherry notes and weighty texture of butterscotch. This shochu uses an extra step in its production of pressing the grain, which enhances the fruitful, smooth flavor profile. We loved this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epasta bolognese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ekaraage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Japanese fried chicken), and as an after sipper,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e, with Marou 70% Chocolate from Vietnam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 67% \u003cem\u003eKirameki Nijo Omugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and 33% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Saga, Japan by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMunemasa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eABV 35% \/ Koji: Black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBarrels: 100% sakura casks by renowned \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ariakesangyo.co.jp\/en\/\"\u003eAriake Sangyo\u003c\/a\u003e in Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAge: 9 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch: 002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Munemasa Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32897165819983,"sku":"05-100-0022","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mizu_sakura.jpg?v=1613517508"},{"product_id":"mugi-hokka-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Mugi Hokka Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rich, toasty, buttery, and nutty barley shochu made using Kagoshima's softest Fugendo spring water. A small amount of roasted barley is added into the second fermentation imparts an enveloping aromatic embrace. The sauce is then aged for a minimum of 5 years in enamel tanks prior to dilution to develop these flavors into the mature and well-rounded expression in the bottle; you can tell this shochu has been around the block and fits our needs perfectly for a rustic and comforting shochu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet notes of roasted ground coffee, dark chocolate, and buttered toast. This shochu is fantastic \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with hot water) or on the rocks accompanied by hearty, rich grilled meats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in, Kagoshima Japan by Tensei Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley), 8% roasted \u003cem\u003emugi \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e mugi koji (\u003c\/em\u003ebarley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white (mugi) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 5 years in enamel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tensei Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430070894671,"sku":"05-100-0024","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mugi_hokka.jpg?v=1629427316"},{"product_id":"chingu-black-iki-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Chingu Black Iki Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-011-iki-barley-shochu-island-june-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-011-iki-barley-shochu-island-june-2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJune 2022: \"Iki: Barley Shochu Island\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChingu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeans friend in local Iki dialect, as well as in Korean – which makes sense as Iki Island served as an important trade hub between Japan and Korea historically. In fact, Busan is only a seven hour ferry ride away! Omoya Shuzo was founded in 1924, and in 2018 the distillers scouted the island to find the best water source and rebuilt their brewery there to make \u003cem\u003esake\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eshochu\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle was the impetus for our Shochu Gumi June 2022 theme – we loved the rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture and dynamic flavor profile. Get milk chocolate, panna cotta, and pink Mamba candy on the nose, and the complex palate is at-once smooth and earthy. Enjoy the minerality, maitake mushrooms, and honeydew profile with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef Wellington \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorean BBQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. President Yuzo Yokoyama of Omoya Shuzo recommends drinking this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith tonic water\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoyuwari\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled on Iki Island, Japan by Omoya Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 67% \u003cem\u003emugi (\u003c\/em\u003ebarley) and 33% \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: Black (\u003cem\u003ekome-koji\u003c\/em\u003e) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 2 years in enamel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39571888537679,"sku":"05-100-0026","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chingu.jpg?v=1660338117"},{"product_id":"yanagita-koma-colt-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Yanagita Koma \"Colt\" Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile they are makers of wild, sticky and nutty unfiltered barley shochus, Yanagita Shuzo brings us an expression more tame than most, yet so wild in its own rite. Koma gets distilled at a lower temperature, preserving some of the more delicate florals and distinct minerality coming from the barley and barley koji used in the fermentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe get exquisite cinnamon, jasmine, and powdered sugar aroma with an unmistakable note of wet clay. The palate has a buttery texture with a sweet finish and just a touch of white chocolate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy this gentle gem on the rocks or with soda with yakitori or simmered fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Yanagita Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% 2-row \u003cem\u003eomugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: white (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yanagita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751813922895,"sku":"05-100-0028","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yanagita_koma.jpg?v=1647210897"},{"product_id":"yanagita-aokage-forty-one-thoroughbred-stallion","title":"Yanagita Aokage Forty One \"Thoroughbred Stallion\" Barley Shochu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of this shochu lies in the filtration process. Although all other shochus that Yanagita produces are filtered with a machine, Aokage is hand-filtered through a rare tool made with hair from a horse’s tail. Horsehair is believed to attract oil, which is why it is used, and they take months to carefully scoop out as much oil from the batches of Aokage as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagoshima No. 2 yeast is used for this \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egenshu (tank strength) shochu, and it is fermented at a very high temperature to create a unique aroma of freshly baked bread and tahini. Enjoy \u003cem\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e (with hot water) to maximize its smooth and silky sweetness that lasts for a while. Drink this slightly cloudy drink with a ribeye cooked rare. At 41% this is perfect for stirred cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Yanagita Shuzo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% Barley (Locally grown two-row barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 41% \/ Koji: White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yanagita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751817035855,"sku":"05-100-0031","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2026_aokage.jpg?v=1776894913"},{"product_id":"asahi-mannen-boshi-constellation-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Asahi Mannen Boshi \"Constellation\" Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou may have already tried Asahi Mannen Boshi Genshu, a release originally intended for cocktail-making in the export market. This brand is more commonly found in Japan, bottled at the standard 25% ABV, and holy cow, is this ever good. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe get notes of cinnamon-spice, vanilla whip, and Swiss Miss, with the slightest bit of funky, grassy goodness. The balanced, chocolatey profile and long finish makes this a fantastic choice for on the rocks or \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(cut with hot water) any day, but this shochu really over-delivers any way you slice it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatanabe Shuzo in Miyazaki makes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/watanabe-shuzo\"\u003eonly a handful of shochus\u003c\/a\u003e on our shelves, but we enjoy them all to the fullest. Fourth generation Toji Koichiro Watanabe takes pride in using only the finest potatoes and barley from Miyazaki and Ehime prefectures and making handmade atmospheric-distilled shochu with kuratsuki koubo (wild yeast) to showcase the beauty and character of the raw ingredients and the land from which they come.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Mannen Boshi barley and barley koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast: Miyazaki wild yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watanabe Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751818936399,"sku":"05-100-0032","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/asahi_mannen_hadagamugi.jpg?v=1683831938"},{"product_id":"asahi-mannen-boshi-galaxy-genshu-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Asahi Mannen Boshi \"Galaxy\" Genshu Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA dynamic barley \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (tank strength) for those looking for a grain-forward, complex shochu with a long palate-ride and ample spice. We get delectable, buttery cinnamon-sugar toast which dissolves into sesame, green pepper, and a touch of fresh blackberry on the finish. The high ABV on this makes it perfect in a cocktail, or just enjoy it with a healthy amount of club soda and ice. Anything goes with this shochu. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Watanabe Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003eEhime mannenboshi mugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White (barley) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:40%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watanabe Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39751819427919,"sku":"05-100-0033","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mannenboshi.jpg?v=1647210611"},{"product_id":"chingu-white-iki-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Chingu White Iki Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe love this easy drinking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-011-iki-barley-shochu-island-june-2022\"\u003eIki shochu\u003c\/a\u003e, with light florals and a slight nuttiness. A blend of atmospheric and vacuum distilled shochu, get tropical notes which are highlighted when enjoyed on the rocks, and with soda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChingu means friend in local Iki dialect, as well as in Korean – which makes sense as Iki Island served as an important trade hub between Japan and Korea historically. In fact, Busan is only a seven hour ferry ride away! Omoya Shuzo was founded in 1924, and in 2018 the distillers scouted the island to find the best water source and rebuilt their brewery there to make sake and shochu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled on Iki Island, Nagasaki, Japan by Omoya Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 67% \u003cem\u003emugi (\u003c\/em\u003ebarley) and 33% \u003cem\u003ekome\u003c\/em\u003e (rice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (\u003cem\u003ekome-koji\u003c\/em\u003e) \/ Distillation: Blend of Vacuum and Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40555653660751,"sku":"05-100-0039","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chingu_shiro.jpg?v=1677805953"},{"product_id":"iichiko-special-mugi-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Iichiko Special Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's been some time since we've carried an Iichiko product, and we're glad to have this one! This is a new import to the US, and sports a slightly higher ABV - great for stretching out in a cocktail or a big, cold, bubbly highball. This shochu is aged in White Oak and Mizunara for ample notes of vanilla, stone fruit, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e Features: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan by Sanwa Shurui Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum and Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40713763881039,"sku":"05-100-0040","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/iichiko_special.jpg?v=1689206794"},{"product_id":"takujo-taimei-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Tokujo Taimei Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-004-the-tropics-september-2020?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=99cefb73f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-019-sodawari-june-2024?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=42b8a6272\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJune 2024 \"Sodawari\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne whiff of this shochu will transport you in front of the campfire, with its rich, fragrant aromas of cereal and toasted grain. Run by third generation President Junichiro Fujii, he and two other staff members make shochus by hand, all while chanting “美味しくなーれ!美味しくなーれ!” (become delicious!). Take this bottle with you to your next bbq party, along with a few liters of club soda, and everyone will be clamoring for another round. For me, I can’t wait to sip this on my annual Yuba River camping trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in Oita, Japan by \u003cspan\u003eFujii Distillery \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% two-row barley grown locally or in Saga\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in enamel tanks from 6 months to a year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fujii Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40882771918927,"sku":"05-100-0042","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tokujo.jpg?v=1716419922"},{"product_id":"yama-no-mori-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Yama No Mori Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the deep history of Iki shochu within this bottle. Made with one third koji rice and two thirds barley (as regulation states for all Iki shochus), get all the earthy, nutty flavors of the ingredients made with old school techniques. If you love notes of rich clay-like minerality and fresh honey this shochu is for you. Delicious on the rocks or oyuwari style (with hot water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Iki Island, Japan by Yamanomori Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled from 67% Barley 33% Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamanomori Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41049513066575,"sku":"05-100-0043","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/yamanomori.jpg?v=1705101038"},{"product_id":"yanagita-mizunara-barley-shochu-750ml","title":"Yanagita Mizunara Barley Shochu (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Koji is grown on the barley before it is fermented and distilled at a low pressure to pull out soft sweetness, then it is aged for 1-3 years in Mizunara Oak. a golden barley shochu with notes of toffee, salted caramel, temple incense, fresh wood and spice. Amazing for sipping neat or on the rocks after a long week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki Japan, by Yanagita Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 41% \/ Koji: white (mugi) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 1-3 yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Mizunara Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yanagita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41729680965711,"sku":"05-100-0044","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/yanagita.jpg?v=1718376513"},{"product_id":"nikaido-900ml-barley-shochu","title":"Nikaido Oita Barley Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Nikaido family has been brewing and distilling in Oita for eight generations, and helped bring about the shochu boom of the 70s and 80s. The first-ever vacuum distilled barley shochu, Nikaido is c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003erisp and bright, especially as a highball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Oita, Japan by Nikaido Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% locally grown barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 24% \/ Koji: White (barley) \/ Distillation: Vacuum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e30.4 oz (900 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikaido Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41780666531919,"sku":"05-100-0045","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Nikaido_OitaMugiShochu_Front_WHITEBG_HORIZ.jpg?v=1716520701"},{"product_id":"nikaido-barley-shochu-tasting","title":"Nikaido Barley Shochu Talk + Tasting w. Kendra Hada","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us for this not-to-miss event launching Nikaido Distillery's barley shochus in the Bay Area! Nikaido\u003cspan\u003e is quite famous in Japan for its shochus and is known to have created 100% barley shochu. \u003c\/span\u003eWe're excited to showcase the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/nikaido-900ml-barley-shochu\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/nikaido-900ml-barley-shochu\"\u003eNikaido Barley Shochu\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/nikaido-900ml-barley-shochu\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/nikaido-900ml-barley-shochu\"\u003eNikaido Kitchomu Barley Shochu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout the evening with a guided tasting and dazzling cocktails crafted by shochu expert + bartender Kendra Hada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalk + shochu tasting will start at 5pm, led by importer Paul Nakayama. Bartender Kendra Hada will follow up with a presentation about the cocktails. Cocktails will be served all evening, made by Hada. \u003cstrong\u003eTicket includes shochu talk + tasting. Cocktails sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikaido Barley Shochu Tasting + Cocktails w. Kendra Hada\u003cbr\u003eTalk, shochu tasting, and cocktails. Plus bites by Casa de Kei!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday, September 17, 4-7pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalk + shochu tasting at 5pm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUmami Mart Bar\u003cbr\u003e4027 Broadway, Oakland CA 94611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e510-250-9559 \/ shop@umamimart.life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADMISSION:\u003c\/strong\u003e $20 general \/ $15 members. Ticket includes shochu talk + tasting. Cocktails sold separately. 21+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos of Kendra by Erin Ng\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart Events","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42116856152143,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/091724_nikaido_ig.jpg?v=1724455810"},{"product_id":"ranbiki-3-year-aged-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Ranbiki 3 Year Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNew to the American market, Ranbiki Barrel Aged 3 Year Barley shochu hails from Ebisu Distillery in Fukuoka – they say white koji is central to their identity and they only produce shochus that have been aged for over three years. Fifth generation toji and blender Kentaro Tanaka of Ebisu says, “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are a distillery specialized exclusively in aged shochu, shipping only shochu that has been aged for three years or more. Shochu can be delicious even without aging, depending on how it is made, but we believe that aging further amplifies its appeal, and we are committed to crafting aged shochu based on that belief.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Ranbiki is the Japanese pronunciation of the Portugese word for alembic, a type of pot still that is usually made of copper. Golden in hue, the shochu is delightfully elegant and balanced. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFind our interview with Mr. Tanaka on our blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Banana bread, sweet red bean, ripe pear \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyoza, Chinese chicken salad, Shepard’s Pie \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rocks, soda, oyuwari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukoka, Japan by Ebisu Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKyushu Nijo barley + locally sourced Japonica rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White L-Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: Atmospheric + vacuum (blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 3 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ebisu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43934345232463,"sku":"05-100-0049","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/ranbiki.jpg?v=1772885332"},{"product_id":"ranbiki-5-year-aged-barley-shochu-btl-720ml","title":"Ranbiki 5 Year Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNew to the American market, Ranbiki 5 year barrel aged barley shochu hails from Ebisu Distillery in Fukuoka. Fifth generation toji and blender Kentaro Tanaka of Ebisu says, “\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are a distillery specialized exclusively in aged shochu, shipping only shochu that has been aged for three years or more. Shochu can be delicious even without aging, depending on how it is made, but we believe that aging further amplifies its appeal, and we are committed to crafting aged shochu based on that belief.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Ranbiki is the Japanese pronunciation of the Portugese word for alembic, a type of pot still that is usually made of copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden in hue with notes of butterscotch and cocoa with a hint of smoke. Enjoy oyuwari or on-the-rocks. 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Try in a highball, rocks, or oyuwari.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Hamada Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoji: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 24%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: over 1 year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamada Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44402867306575,"sku":"05-100-0051","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/kakushigura_shochu.jpg?v=1771698879"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-shochu-barley.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}