Maou Imo Shochu
魔王
Maou Imo Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Shiratamajozo in Kagoshima Prefecture (25 % ABV). Silky, mellow and fruity; sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥3,192 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- silky
- mellow
- fruity
- mineral
- aged
- sweet-potato aroma
- floral
How to drink it
chilled, hot and on the rocks
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Shiratamajozo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Maou Imo Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥3,192 per 720 ml, the median ¥4,180 (25 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 七太郎Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥7,980 | ¥3,192 | extra | View shop |
24 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
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|---|---|---|
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