iichiko

In 1979, iichiko debuted as a shochu made from 100% barley and distilled only once – a premium class of shochu known as honkaku shochu. Today, iichiko is the leading brand of barley shochu in Japan.

Origins of iichiko Shochu

Two Row Barley

iichiko uses 100% two-row barley in its shochu, known as barley shochu. This barley is polished to remove impurities and unlock the characteristic flavor and character of barley.

Koji

Koji is the secret behind shochu – it’s how iichiko can be so rich in flavor, character, and aroma but still so smooth and easy to drink.

Water

iichiko uses water naturally filtered through over 1,000 feet of volcanic rock. This soft, iron-free water is used to steep the barley.

Single Distillation

For authentic (Honkaku) shochu like iichiko, the mash is distilled only once. iichiko insists on single distillation to ensure that all the flavor from the ingredients are well contained inside the bottle.

Makoto-ya is the Official Distributor

Over 20+ Years in Singapore

Makoto-Ya has been supplying iichiko to the local market for more than 20 years now.

The No. 1 Barley Shochu in the World

iichiko shochu is the native spirit of Japan – a white spirit that’s incredibly rich in flavor, yet smooth and easy to drink with food. iichiko is the true harmony between nature and science, distilled in Kyushu, Oita Japan.