Kurotanabata Sweet Potato Shochu
黒七夕 芋焼酎
Kurotanabata Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Tasaki Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Silky, aged and sweet-potato aroma; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥684 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
- silky
- aged
- sweet-potato aroma
- full-bodied
How to drink it
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 | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Tasaki Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kurotanabata Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Beef
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥684 per 720 ml, the median ¥788 (19 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| アンカネ酒店Rakuten Ichiba | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥10,254 | ¥684 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
900 ml ¥1,191, 1800 ml ¥2,255 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
18 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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