Satsuma Ishin Sweet Potato Shochu
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Satsuma Ishin Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Komasa Jozo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Sweet-potato aroma and rich; balanced and full-bodied. From ¥1,020 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- sweet-potato aroma
- rich
How to drink it
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 | Black koji |
| Variety | 農林2号（日置市吹上町） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Komasa Jozo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Satsuma Ishin Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Beef
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,020 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,144 (21 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 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,550 | ¥1,020 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,860, 900 ml ¥1,430 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
20 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 Komasa Jozo
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|---|---|---|
| Tokusei Brown Rice Shochu 35%特製 玄米焼酎 35度 | Rice shochu | ¥860 |
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| Kizaru Sweet Potato Shochu黄猿 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥760 |