Shimamusume Sweet Potato Shochu
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Shimamusume Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Nagashima Kenjo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Gentle, sweet-potato aroma and lively; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥980 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
- gentle
- sweet-potato aroma
- lively
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 | 4500 ml, 1800 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Nagashima Kenjo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Shimamusume Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Fried
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥980 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,063 (8 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹿児島本格焼酎 山川屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,450 | ¥980 | extra | View shopPR |
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 Nagashima Kenjo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Satsuma Shimabijin Sweet Potato Shochu 25%さつま島美人 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥644 |
| Kuroshimabijin Sweet Potato Shochu黒島美人 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥672 |