Unkai Buckwheat (Soba) Shochu 25%
雲海 そば焼酎
Unkai Buckwheat (Soba) Shochu 25% is a buckwheat shochu from Unkai Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (20–25 % ABV). Clean, fruity and fresh; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥576 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：low · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- fruity
- fresh
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Buckwheat shochu |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 4000 ml, 4000 ml, 1800 ml, 2700 ml, 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Unkai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Unkai Buckwheat (Soba) Shochu 25% (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Tofu & soy
- Simmered
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥576 per 720 ml, the median ¥682 (37 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 燃えるカワサキグループRakuten Ichiba | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥8,647 | ¥576 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,368, 2700 ml ¥3,400, 900 ml ¥1,229 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.6 × the list price.
36 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
Links marked “PR” are affiliate links. KIKI does not sell alcohol. Shops may change their prices.
Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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| and 2 more (top 8 shown) | ||