Sasshumugi Barley Shochu
薩州麦
Sasshumugi Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Wakamatsu Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Crisp finish, depth and fresh; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥482 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- depth
- fresh
- barley aroma
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 | 25 % |
| Sizes | 5000 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Wakamatsu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Sasshumugi Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥482 per 720 ml, the median ¥507 (4 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒DON 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 4 × 5000 ml | ¥13,400 | ¥482 | extra | View shopPR |
3 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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