Aka Riemon Imo Shochu
赤利右衛門
Aka Riemon Imo Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Ibusuki Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Mixed, 25 % ABV). Silky, mellow and depth; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥351 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- silky
- mellow
- depth
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
- floral
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 | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Mixed |
| Variety | 紅さつま（南薩摩） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 4500 ml, 900 ml, 1800 ml and 100 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Ibusuki Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Aka Riemon Imo Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Beef
- Fried
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥351 per 720 ml, the median ¥816 (37 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 池野酒店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥878 | ¥351 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
4500 ml ¥14,080, 900 ml ¥1,100, 1800 ml ¥2,050 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.4 × the list price.
36 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 Ibusuki Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Shiko no Murasaki Shochu至高の紫 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,400 |