Akazaru Sweet Potato Shochu
赤猿
Akazaru Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Komasa Jozo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥824 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- fruity
- sweet
- 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 | White koji |
| Variety | 農林56号 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Komasa Jozo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Akazaru Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥824 per 720 ml, the median ¥917 (22 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカー問屋マキノRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,060 | ¥824 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,662, 900 ml ¥1,414 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
21 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 Komasa Jozo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Satsuma Ishin Sweet Potato Shochu薩摩維新 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,020 |
| Tokusei Brown Rice Shochu 35%特製 玄米焼酎 35度 | Rice shochu | ¥860 |
| Kizaru Sweet Potato Shochu黄猿 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥760 |