Sakuraizumi Shochu
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Sakuraizumi Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Inoue Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, crisp finish and depth; balanced and medium-bodied. From ¥680 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
- fresh
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks 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 | White koji |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 100 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Inoue Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Sakuraizumi Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥680 per 720 ml, the median ¥811 (15 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 開成屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,700 | ¥680 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,223, 100 ml ¥297, 720 ml ¥1,218 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
14 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 Inoue Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Obisugi Sweet Potato Shochu 20%飫肥杉 20度 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥563 |