Kujira no Bottle White Koji Shochu
くじらのボトル 白麹
Kujira no Bottle White Koji Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Taikai Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, sweet-potato aroma and floral; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥1,116 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- sweet-potato aroma
- floral
How to drink it
warm, 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 | White koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫（鹿屋） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 300 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Taikai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kujira no Bottle White Koji Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,116 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,192 (8 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 越後雪国地酒連峰(新潟店)Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,790 | ¥1,116 | extra | View shopPR |
7 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 Taikai Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Isaya Sweet Potato Shochu伊佐や | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,100 |