Akarui Noson Aged Shochu
明るい農村 熟成古酒
Akarui Noson Aged Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Kirishimacho Joryusho in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, aged and rich; balanced and full-bodied. From ¥1,396 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
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What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- aged
- rich
- full-bodied
How to drink it
on the rocks and with 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 | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Aging | Aged 3 years |
| Style | Aged (koshu) and Kusu (aged awamori) |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Kirishimacho Joryusho |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Akarui Noson Aged Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Cheese
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,396 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,397 (7 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 紀州いちばん屋 ヤフー店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥3,491 | ¥1,396 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,987, 1800 ml ¥3,491 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
6 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
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