Himuka no Kurouma Authentic Barley Shochu 25%
ひむかのくろうま 本格麦焼酎 25度
Himuka no Kurouma Authentic Barley Shochu 25% is a barley shochu from Kagura Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (White koji, 20–25 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and depth; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥584 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：low · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- depth
- floral
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water 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 | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 300 ml, 4000 ml, 2700 ml, 900 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Kagura Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Himuka no Kurouma Authentic Barley Shochu 25% (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Chicken
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Salt
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥584 per 720 ml, the median ¥633 (28 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカーアイランドRakuten Ichiba | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥8,760 | ¥584 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,005, 300 ml ¥496, 900 ml ¥1,063, 720 ml ¥1,266 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
27 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
Links marked “PR” are affiliate links. KIKI does not sell alcohol. Shops may change their prices.
Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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