Seikai no Kaori Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu
西海の薫 黒麹
Seikai no Kaori Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Nangoku Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Depth, sweet-potato aroma and full-bodied; balanced and full-bodied. From ¥550 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
- depth
- sweet-potato aroma
- full-bodied
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | さつまいも |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Nangoku Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Seikai no Kaori Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Fried
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥550 per 720 ml, the median ¥708 (19 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 Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥8,250 | ¥550 | extra | View shop |
18 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 Seikai no Kaori
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Seikai no Kaori White Koji Sweet Potato Shochu西海の薫 白麹 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥552 |