Kuratsu Sweet Potato Shochu
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Kuratsu Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Kagoshima Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, aged and rich; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,060 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- aged
- rich
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 | Black koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫（大隅） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Kagoshima Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuratsu Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Pork
- Beef
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,060 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,232 (12 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 焼酎 飲み比べ ギフト 酒舗三浦屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,651 | ¥1,060 | extra | View shopPR |
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Is it good value?
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More from Kagoshima Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Yakiimo Kurose Roasted Sweet Potato Shochuやきいも黒瀬 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,140 |
| Kurose Yasumitsu Sweet Potato Shochu黒瀬安光 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥3,987 |