Kimpo Sakurai Sweet Potato Shochu
金峰櫻井
Kimpo Sakurai Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Sakurai Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Mixed, 25 % ABV). Clean, silky and mellow; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,000 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- silky
- mellow
- crisp finish
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks 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 | Mixed |
| Variety | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Sakurai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kimpo Sakurai Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Beef
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,000 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,052 (14 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 銘酒しらい屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,500 | ¥1,000 | extra | View shopPR |
13 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
More from Sakurai Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Sakurai Tsukuri Zakaya Sweet Potato Shochu造り酒屋 櫻井 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,152 |