THE Name

Quite literally, Mugio means “barley man.” It’s both a nod to its recipe and a mission statement about how to enjoy it.

Mugio breaks with tradition by forgoing Kagoshima’s shochu stand-by of sweet potato and using the hearty barley grain as its central ingredient, producing a distinctive smooth, dry flavor when distilled. It makes for the kind of drink that goes down easy and never gets boring, so Mugio isn’t the bottle you stash away “for a special occasion.” This is everyday refreshment for whenever and wherever.