Aka Kuroichi Purple Sweet Potato Shochu
赤黒壱 紫芋造り
Aka Kuroichi Purple Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Bansei Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Sweet, gentle and sweet-potato aroma; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥915 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- sweet
- gentle
- sweet-potato 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 | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | 頴娃紫（頴娃町） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Bansei Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Aka Kuroichi Purple Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Fried
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥915 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,100 (10 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のすぎた 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥13,728 | ¥915 | extra | View shopPR |
9 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 Kuroichi
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|---|---|---|
| Kuroichi Sweet Potato Shochu黒壱 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥783 |
More from Bansei Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kuromaro Shochu 25%黒まろ 25度 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥633 |
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| Satsuma Dojo Shochuさつま道場 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥598 |
| Kansha Ginjo Sake感謝 吟醸 | Ginjo | ¥2,585 |