Yakusugi Genshu Undiluted Shochu
原酒 屋久杉
Yakusugi Genshu Undiluted Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Hombo Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 37 % ABV). Mellow, depth and aged; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥2,905 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- aged
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with hot water and straight
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | さつま芋 |
| Alcohol | 37 % |
| Style | Genshu (undiluted) |
| Sizes | 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Hombo Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Yakusugi Genshu Undiluted Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥2,905 per 720 ml, the median ¥3,610 (14 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 | 12 × 720 ml | ¥34,859 | ¥2,905 | included | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥4,048 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
13 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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|---|---|---|
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| and 3 more (top 8 shown) | ||