Nakanaka Shochu
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Nakanaka Shochu is a barley shochu from Kuroki Honten in Miyazaki Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Depth, lively and toasty; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥1,135 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
- depth
- lively
- toasty
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | ニシノホシ（九州） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Kuroki Honten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Nakanaka Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,135 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,419 (32 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ヒグチワイン Higuchi WineRakuten Ichiba | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥17,028 | ¥1,135 | extra | View shopPR |
31 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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