Yoshiichi Mugi Kuro Barley Shochu
よしいち 麦 黒
Yoshiichi Mugi Kuro Barley Shochu is a barley shochu from Wakamatsu Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Toasty and barley aroma; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥472 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- toasty
- barley aroma
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Barley shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 2700 ml, 5000 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Wakamatsu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Yoshiichi Mugi Kuro Barley Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Salt
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥472 per 720 ml, the median ¥509 (8 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のやまや 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 4 × 5000 ml | ¥13,112 | ¥472 | extra | View shopPR |
7 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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