Kuroichi Sweet Potato Shochu
黒壱
Kuroichi Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Bansei Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, sweet and gentle; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥783 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
- mellow
- sweet
- gentle
- sweet-potato aroma
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（南薩摩） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Bansei Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuroichi Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Chicken
- Pork
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥783 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,026 (7 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のすぎた 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,958 | ¥783 | extra | View shopPR |
6 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 Kuroichi
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Aka Kuroichi Purple Sweet Potato Shochu赤黒壱 紫芋造り | Sweet potato shochu | ¥915 |
More from Bansei Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kuromaro Shochu 25%黒まろ 25度 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥633 |
| Shiromaro Sweet Potato Shochu白まろ | Sweet potato shochu | ¥623 |
| Satsuma Dojo Shochuさつま道場 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥598 |
| Kansha Ginjo Sake感謝 吟醸 | Ginjo | ¥2,585 |