Samurai no Mon Sweet Potato Shochu
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Samurai no Mon Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Okubo Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, crisp finish and light; balanced and light-bodied. From ¥1,272 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- crisp finish
- light
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and straight
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Rice | 白玉 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Okubo Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Samurai no Mon Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Sashimi & sushi
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,272 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,580 (13 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 俺の酒家エイトRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥3,180 | ¥1,272 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥2,288, 1800 ml ¥3,949 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
12 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