Isami Shochu
伊佐美
Isami Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Kai Shoten in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow and sweet-potato aroma; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥1,068 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- 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 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Kai Shoten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Isami 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 ¥1,068 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,140 (33 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒の専門店ファースト Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥2,670 | ¥1,068 | extra | View shop |
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Is it good value?
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