Sato Kuro Sweet Potato Shochu Black Koji
佐藤 黒
Sato Kuro Sweet Potato Shochu Black Koji is a sweet potato shochu from Sato Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, depth and aged; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,928 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- aged
- sweet-potato aroma
- full-bodied
- toasty
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | コガネセンガン |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Sato Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Sato Kuro Sweet Potato Shochu Black Koji (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Simmered
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,928 per 720 ml, the median ¥2,285 (24 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカーステーション酒市場Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥4,820 | ¥1,928 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥2,000, 1800 ml ¥4,020 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.2 × the list price.
23 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 Sato
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Sato Mugi Barley Shochu佐藤 麦 | Barley shochu | ¥1,432 |
More from Sato Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Satsuma Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochuさつま 黒 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥980 |