Tsuburo Sweet Potato Shochu
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Tsuburo Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Satsuma Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, depth and sweet; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥872 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- sweet
- full-bodied
How to drink it
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 | Black koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫（南薩摩） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 900 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Satsuma Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Tsuburo Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥872 per 720 ml, the median ¥920 (14 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 | ¥2,179 | ¥872 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
900 ml ¥1,191, 1800 ml ¥2,223 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
13 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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