Chiranhotaru Black Koji
ちらんほたる 黒麹仕込み
Chiranhotaru Black Koji is a sweet potato shochu from Chiran Jozo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, sweet and sweet-potato aroma; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥779 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
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 | Black koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫（南九州市） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Chiran Jozo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Chiranhotaru Black Koji (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Pork
- Fried
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥779 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,023 (25 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ワインと地酒の店 かたやまRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,948 | ¥779 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,178, 720 ml ¥1,243 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
24 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