Nishi no Hoshi Barley Shochu 20%
西の星 20度
Nishi no Hoshi Barley Shochu 20% is a barley shochu from Sanwa Shurui in Oita Prefecture (20–25 % ABV). Clean, mellow and floral; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥527 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：low · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- floral
How to drink it
on the rocks and straight
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Variety | ニシノホシ |
| Alcohol | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Oita Prefecture |
| Maker | Sanwa Shurui |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Nishi no Hoshi Barley Shochu 20% (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Oily fish
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥527 per 720 ml, the median ¥597 (22 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒屋さんジェーピーYahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥7,899 | ¥527 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,028, 900 ml ¥1,077 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.6 × the list price.
21 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
More from Sanwa Shurui
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Iichiko Special Barley Shochu 30%いいちこ スペシャル 30度 | Barley shochu | ¥1,980 |