Kobiki BLUE Imo Shochu 25%
木挽 BLUE
Kobiki BLUE Imo Shochu 25% is a sweet potato shochu from Unkai Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (20–25 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and fresh; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥599 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- fresh
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Variety | 黄金千貫（南九州産） |
| Alcohol | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 900 ml, 500 ml, 900 ml, 1800 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Unkai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kobiki BLUE Imo Shochu 25% (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Fried
- Sashimi & sushi
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥599 per 720 ml, the median ¥720 (40 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカーBOSS 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,498 | ¥599 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,485, 900 ml ¥1,230, 1800 ml ¥2,299 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
39 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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