{"product_id":"sg-shochu-barley-shochu-mugi","title":"SG Shochu Barley Shochu 'Mugi'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarley shochu produced in the Oita Prefecture of Japan by Sanwa Shurui in collaboration with SG Shochu\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSaccharification is done with white koji (propagated on barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBlend of shochu distilled once on a stainless steel pot still using either atmospheric or vacuum-distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBlend consists of five types of barley shochu\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(undiluted shochu), each with a different koji ratio, distillation pressure, and aging method\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMUGI combines unaged barley shochu with shochu matured in a combination of American oak barrels, ex-sherry butts, and stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDelicate aromas of sweet, toasted cereal, fresh parsley, and roasted carrot lead to a palate of green peppercorn and fresh, buttered poppyseed rolls. Toasted cereal returns on the finish along with white flowers and a touch of mushroom umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGold Medal Winner at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e40% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe variety of methods used to age the components of MUGI result in a rich and dimensional shochu that intuitively lends itself to interpretations of whiskey or brandy-based cocktails, but don’t stop thereîthis versatile shochu can substitute or pair with aged rum, genever, or Old Tom gin and beautifully complements fruit eaux-de-vie. For a food pairing, try MUGI with roasted meats and hot pots.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eProducer: SG Shochu\u003cbr\u003eVintage: NV\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Japan\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Kumamoto\u003cbr\u003eSpirit Type: Shochu \/ Soju\u003cbr\u003eSpirit Sub Type: Mugi (Barley)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SG Shochu","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":46642919538837,"sku":"JP-XSG-02-NV","price":84.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2902\/0309\/files\/SG-Shochu-Barley-Shochu-Mugi.png?v=1763742652","url":"https:\/\/boozecity.com\/products\/sg-shochu-barley-shochu-mugi","provider":"Booze City ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}