Umakamugi Barley Shochu 25%
うまか麦 25度
Umakamugi Barley Shochu 25% is a barley shochu from Wakamatsu Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 20–25 % ABV). Clean, lively and barley aroma; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥482 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- lively
- barley aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks 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 | 大麦 |
| Alcohol | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 4000 ml, 5000 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Wakamatsu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Umakamugi Barley Shochu 25% (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Chicken
- Oily fish
- Fried
- Grilled
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥482 per 720 ml, the median ¥523 (15 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 |
14 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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