Ogaku Aged Barley Shochu
貯蔵焼酎 桜岳
Ogaku Aged Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Hombo Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, oak and aged; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥924 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：low · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- oak
- aged
How to drink it
on the rocks and with water
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | 麦 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Hombo Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Ogaku Aged Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥924 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,030 (19 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のやまや 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,310 | ¥924 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,573, 1800 ml ¥2,552 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
18 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
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| and 3 more (top 8 shown) | ||