Aokage Barley Shochu
青鹿毛
Aokage Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Yanagita Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Silky, cloudy and mellow; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,100 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- silky
- cloudy
- mellow
- depth
- full-bodied
- toasty
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks and with hot water
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | 二条大麦 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Style | Nigori (cloudy) |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Yanagita Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Aokage Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Vegetables
- Beef
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,100 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,430 (9 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒 焼酎の風Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,750 | ¥1,100 | extra | View shopPR |
8 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work