Japanese Name: いいちこ スペシャル 焼酎

iichiko Special Mugi Shochu is a premium aged barley shochu crafted by Sanwa Shurui in Oita, Japan. Distilled from 100% barley and natural spring water, it is aged in oak barrels, giving it a richer aroma and a smooth, mellow flavor with subtle hints of vanilla and wood.

It can be enjoyed on the rocks for its excellent aroma, with cold water for a lingering flavour, or straight up for its unique taste. Best to pair with premium sashimi like Hotate, Tsubugai, Otoro.

This shochu can also pair beautifully with dessert — especially because of its oak aging, which imparts subtle vanilla, caramel, and nutty notes. These qualities make it more versatile than standard shochu when it comes to dessert pairings or even dessert fusion.