Tora no Namida 12-Year Barrel Aged Shochu
虎の涙 12年熟成 樽貯蔵
Tora no Namida 12-Year Barrel Aged Shochu is a barley shochu from Nihon Hakko Kasei in Ishikawa Prefecture (31 % ABV). Mellow, crisp finish and depth; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥3,190 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
- oak
- aged
- full-bodied
- 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 | 31 % |
| Aging | Aged 12 years |
| Style | Taruzake (cask) |
| Sizes | 720 ml |
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Maker | Nihon Hakko Kasei |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Tora no Namida 12-Year Barrel Aged Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Beef
- Cheese
- Chicken
- Sweets
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥3,190 per 720 ml (7 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 金沢の地酒ショップ カガヤ酒店Rakuten Ichiba | 720 ml | ¥3,190 | ¥3,190 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥3,190 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
6 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