Gyokuro Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu
玉露 黒麹
Gyokuro Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Nakamura Shuzojo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, depth and sweet-potato aroma; balanced and full-bodied. From ¥812 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- depth
- sweet-potato aroma
- full-bodied
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 | さつまいも |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Nakamura Shuzojo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Gyokuro Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥812 per 720 ml, the median ¥940 (16 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒忍者Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥2,030 | ¥812 | extra | View shop |
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