Nansen Sweet Potato Shochu
南泉
Nansen Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Kozuma Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, sweet-potato aroma and rich; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥912 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- sweet-potato aroma
- rich
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | シロサツマ（種子島） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 900 ml, 360 ml and 360 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Kozuma Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Nansen Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Fried
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥912 per 720 ml, the median ¥979 (9 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| オーリックRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,279 | ¥912 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,300, 900 ml ¥1,250, 360 ml ¥570, 360 ml ¥380 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.2 × the list price.
8 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