Satsuma Kohi Sweet Potato Shochu
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Satsuma Kohi Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Unkai Shuzo in Miyazaki Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, depth and sweet; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥813 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- sweet
- 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 | Black koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫（南九州） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Maker | Unkai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Satsuma Kohi Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥813 per 720 ml, the median ¥940 (26 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 燃えるカワサキグループRakuten Ichiba | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥12,200 | ¥813 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,838, 900 ml ¥1,540 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
25 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 Unkai Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
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| Hyuga Kobiki Sweet Potato Shochu 20%日向木挽 20度 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥567 |
| Iitomo Black Kojiいいとも 黒麹 | Barley shochu | ¥625 |
| Nayuta no Toki Long-Term Aged Soba Shochu那由多の刻 長期貯蔵 | Buckwheat shochu | ¥1,180 |
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