Sasshu Sekitoba Blue Shochu
薩州 赤兎馬 ブルー
Sasshu Sekitoba Blue Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Hamada Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 20 % ABV). Fruity and fresh; balanced and medium-bodied. From ¥1,072 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
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What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- fruity
- fresh
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | 紫芋 |
| Alcohol | 20 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Hamada Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Sasshu Sekitoba Blue Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Fried
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,072 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,249 (13 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒のちゃがたパーク Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥2,680 | ¥1,072 | extra | View shop |
12 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
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