Gorojima Kintoki Sweet Potato Shochu
五郎島金時
Gorojima Kintoki Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Jin Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, fresh and sweet-potato aroma; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥2,200 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
- clean
- fresh
- sweet-potato aroma
- toasty
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | 五郎島金時 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Jin Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Gorojima Kintoki Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Pork
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥2,200 per 720 ml, the median ¥3,218 (10 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ノムリエ ザ・ネットRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥5,500 | ¥2,200 | included | View shopPR |
9 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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