Godaime Wasuke Shochu
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Godaime Wasuke Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Shirakane Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (25 % ABV). Sweet-potato aroma; balanced and medium-bodied. From ¥944 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Variety | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Shirakane Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Godaime Wasuke Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥944 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,096 (16 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日本酒・焼酎専門店 酒の遊喜蔵Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,360 | ¥944 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,246, 720 ml ¥1,371 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.1 × the list price.
15 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 Shirakane Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Shirakane no Tsuyu Black Koji Shochu白金乃露 黒麹仕込 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥672 |
| Kaimoshochu Sweet Potato Shochuかいもしょちゅ | Sweet potato shochu | ¥880 |
| Shirakane no Tsuyu Sweet Potato Shochu白金乃露 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥712 |