Yachiyoden Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu
八千代伝 黒麹
Yachiyoden Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Yachiyoden Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (Black koji, 25 % ABV). Crisp finish, depth and sweet; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥1,100 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- depth
- sweet
- rich
- full-bodied
- toasty
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 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 720 ml and 300 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Yachiyoden Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Yachiyoden Black Koji Sweet Potato Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,100 per 720 ml (12 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 焼酎のひご屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,750 | ¥1,100 | extra | View shopPR |
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 Yachiyoden
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Yachiyoden Chiyokichi Sweet Potato Shochu 25%八千代伝 千代吉 25度 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,280 |