Shodai Kasuke Barley Shochu
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Shodai Kasuke Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Ikinohana in Nagasaki Prefecture (25 % ABV). Aged, fresh and barley aroma; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,028 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- aged
- fresh
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks and with water
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Aging | Tank-aged |
| Style | Aged (koshu) |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Nagasaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Ikinohana |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Shodai Kasuke Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Pork
- Beef
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,028 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,580 (11 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 干物と麦焼酎 玄海屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,570 | ¥1,028 | extra | View shopPR |
10 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 Ikinohana
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Iki no Hana Wabisabi White Koji Shochu壱岐の華 侘美寂美 白麹 | Barley shochu | ¥1,000 |