Kura Junsui Shochu
蔵 純粋
Kura Junsui Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Oishi Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 40 % ABV). Crisp finish, sweet and rich; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,392 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- sweet
- rich
- toasty
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and straight
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | 白豊（阿久根市） |
| Alcohol | 40 % |
| Style | Genshu (undiluted) and Muroka (unfiltered) |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Oishi Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kura Junsui Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Beef
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,392 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,596 (23 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカーアイランドYahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥20,880 | ¥1,392 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥4,200 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
22 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
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|---|---|---|
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