Kurosasshumugi Barley Shochu
黒薩州麦
Kurosasshumugi Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Wakamatsu Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 20–25 % ABV). Crisp finish, depth and fresh; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥454 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- depth
- fresh
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | 二条大麦 |
| Alcohol | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 2700 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Wakamatsu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kurosasshumugi Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Pork
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥454 per 720 ml, the median ¥541 (26 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のZenjinヤフーショッピング店Yahoo! Shopping | 4 × 2700 ml | ¥6,806 | ¥454 | included | View shop |
25 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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