Taimei Barley Shochu
泰明
Taimei Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Fujii Jozo in Oita Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and toasty; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,188 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：low · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- toasty
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water and with hot water
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | 二条大麦 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Oita Prefecture |
| Maker | Fujii Jozo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Taimei Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Fried
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,188 per 720 ml (14 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒屋IZUMIYA イズミヤ楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,970 | ¥1,188 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,590, 1800 ml ¥2,970 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
13 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 Taimei
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Tokujo Taimei Barley Shochu特蒸 泰明 | Barley shochu | ¥1,320 |
More from Fujii Jozo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Maika Idamanrikiya Long-term Aged Shochu井田萬力屋 舞香 長期貯蔵 | Barley shochu | ¥2,360 |