Shiko no Murasaki Shochu
至高の紫
Shiko no Murasaki Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Ibusuki Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Yellow koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, fruity and aged; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,400 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- fruity
- aged
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
warm, 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 | Yellow koji |
| Variety | 頴娃紫（徳光地区） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Ibusuki Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Shiko no Murasaki Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Beef
- Fried
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,400 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,412 (19 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 | ¥3,499 | ¥1,400 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥3,531, 720 ml ¥1,914 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
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 Ibusuki Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Aka Riemon Imo Shochu赤利右衛門 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥351 |