Kanehachi Barley Shochu

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Kanehachi Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Yotsuya Shuzo in Oita Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Toasty and barley aroma; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥1,650 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).

What does it taste like?

Dry ↔ sweet:off-dry · Light ↔ rich:full-bodied · Aroma:pronounced · Umami:low · Acidity:low

Flavour words

  • toasty
  • barley aroma

Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work

Specs

TypeBarley shochu
KojiWhite koji
Varietyはだか麦
Alcohol25 %
Sizes1800 ml and 720 ml
LocationOita Prefecture
MakerYotsuya Shuzo

What food goes with it?

Foods that match Kanehachi Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):

  • Chicken
  • Vegetables
  • Pork
  • Grilled
  • Fried
  • Salt
  • Rich & fatty

How our numbers work

How much does it cost?

The lowest price is ¥1,650 per 720 ml, the median ¥2,350 (25 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).

Cheapest shops per 720 ml (prices incl. tax, as of 30 Sep 2026)
ShopContentsPricePer 720 mlShippingLink
はせがわ酒店Rakuten Ichiba720 ml¥1,650¥1,650extraView shopPR

24 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.

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