Satsuma Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu
さつま 黒
Satsuma Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Sato Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, depth and savoury; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥980 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- savoury
- sweet-potato aroma
- toasty
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 | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 720 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Sato Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Satsuma Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥980 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,088 (8 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ビッグリカーズRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,450 | ¥980 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,910, 720 ml ¥1,430 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
7 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 Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Sato Kuro Sweet Potato Shochu Black Koji佐藤 黒 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,928 |
| Sato Mugi Barley Shochu佐藤 麦 | Barley shochu | ¥1,432 |