Kuro Kirishima Sweet Potato Shochu
黒霧島
Kuro Kirishima Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Kirishima Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (Black koji, 20–25 % ABV). Silky, crisp finish and depth; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥637 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
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What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- silky
- crisp finish
- depth
- sweet-potato aroma
- rich
- toasty
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water, with soda 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 | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 20–25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml, 720 ml, 720 ml, 1800 ml, 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Kirishima Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuro Kirishima Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥637 per 720 ml, the median ¥713 (26 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 御用蔵 大川Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥9,560 | ¥637 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
900 ml ¥1,191, 720 ml ¥1,285, 1800 ml ¥2,223, 900 ml ¥1,045, 1800 ml ¥1,939 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
25 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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