Sasshu Sekitoba Sweet Potato Shochu
薩州 赤兎馬
Sasshu Sekitoba Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Hamada Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, depth and light; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,210 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- light
- sweet-potato aroma
- rich
- full-bodied
How to drink it
on the rocks, 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 | White koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Hamada Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Sasshu Sekitoba Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,210 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,390 (26 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 焼酎専門店酒鮮市場Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥18,150 | ¥1,210 | included | View shop |
25 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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