Shibinotsuyu Sweet Potato Shochu
紫尾の露
Shibinotsuyu Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Jikuya Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Depth, sweet-potato aroma and rich; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥756 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- depth
- sweet-potato aroma
- rich
- dry
- full-bodied
How to drink it
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 |
| Variety | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 900 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Jikuya Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Shibinotsuyu Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥756 per 720 ml, the median ¥918 (16 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| オーリックRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,890 | ¥756 | extra | View shopPR |
15 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 Shibinotsuyu
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Shibinotsuyu Earthenware Pot Fermented Shochu紫尾の露 甕仕込み | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,008 |