Junkuro Kame Pot Brewed Sweet Potato Shochu
純黒 かめ壺仕込
Junkuro Kame Pot Brewed Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Tamura Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥880 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
- aged
- rich
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water and with hot water
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（指宿市山川地区） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml, 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Tamura Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Junkuro Kame Pot Brewed Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥880 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,192 (25 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 焼酎・芋焼酎 酒鮮市場!Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,200 | ¥880 | extra | View shopPR |
24 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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More from Tamura Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Washio Kametsubo Shikomi Sweet Potato Shochu鷲尾 かめ壷仕込み | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,078 |