Sakurai Tsukuri Zakaya Sweet Potato Shochu
造り酒屋 櫻井
Sakurai Tsukuri Zakaya Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Sakurai Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Mellow, light and sweet; sweet and light-bodied. From ¥1,152 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- light
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
How to drink it
on the rocks, 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 | White koji |
| Variety | 黄金千貫（金峰町） |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Sakurai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Sakurai Tsukuri Zakaya Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Fried
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,152 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,163 (12 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地酒とワイン たにもと屋Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥2,879 | ¥1,152 | extra | View shop |
11 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 Sakurai Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kimpo Sakurai Sweet Potato Shochu金峰櫻井 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,000 |