Kuroshimabijin Sweet Potato Shochu
黒島美人
Kuroshimabijin Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Nagashima Kenjo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, depth and sweet; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥672 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water 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 | さつまいも |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml, 100 ml, 200 ml, 360 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Geographical indication (GI) | Satsuma |
| Maker | Nagashima Kenjo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuroshimabijin Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Fried
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥672 per 720 ml, the median ¥752 (37 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒のちゃがたパーク 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,680 | ¥672 | extra | View shopPR |
36 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 Nagashima Kenjo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Satsuma Shimabijin Sweet Potato Shochu 25%さつま島美人 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥644 |
| Shimamusume Sweet Potato Shochu島娘 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥980 |