Kuratake Shochu
倉岳
Kuratake Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Fusano Tsuyu in Kumamoto Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, mellow and depth; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥728 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
- mellow
- depth
- sweet
- gentle
- 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 | White koji |
| Variety | しもん芋（天草郡倉岳町） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Maker | Fusano Tsuyu |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuratake Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥728 per 720 ml, the median ¥910 (30 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANPAISTORE SHINDO 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,820 | ¥728 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,581, 1800 ml ¥2,476 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
29 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 Fusano Tsuyu
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Fusano Tsuyu Benifuku Sweet Potato Shochu房の露 紅福 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥950 |