Shirakane no Tsuyu Black Koji Shochu
白金乃露 黒麹仕込
Shirakane no Tsuyu Black Koji Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Shirakane Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and depth; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥672 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- depth
- gentle
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
warm, on the rocks, with water, with hot water and straight
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | Black koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Shirakane Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Shirakane no Tsuyu Black Koji Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Fried
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥672 per 720 ml, the median ¥778 (8 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 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,680 | ¥672 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
900 ml ¥1,210, 1800 ml ¥2,178 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
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
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|---|---|---|
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