Kaikozu Sweet Potato Shochu
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Kaikozu Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Fukiage Shochu in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, sweet and sweet-potato aroma; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,156 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
- floral
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 | 栗黄金 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml, 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Fukiage Shochu |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kaikozu Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Beef
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,156 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,392 (23 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 焼酎屋 森山Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥2,890 | ¥1,156 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,493, 1800 ml ¥2,896 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
22 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
Links marked “PR” are affiliate links. KIKI does not sell alcohol. Shops may change their prices.
Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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|---|---|---|
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