Satsuma Ohara Shochu
さつまおはら
Satsuma Ohara Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Hombo Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Sweet and sweet-potato aroma; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥740 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
warm, hot, 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 | White koji |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Hombo Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Satsuma Ohara Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Fried
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥740 per 720 ml, the median ¥918 (13 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| オーリックRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,849 | ¥740 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,296, 900 ml ¥1,231 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
12 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
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| and 3 more (top 8 shown) | ||