Echigozakura Daiginjo
越後桜 大吟醸
Echigozakura Daiginjo is a Daiginjo sake from Echigo Sakura Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 50 %, 15 % ABV). Clean, light and floral; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥865 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- light
- floral
- dry
How to drink it
warm
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 50% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +2 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 300 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Echigo Sakura Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Echigozakura Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Sashimi & sushi
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥865 per 720 ml, the median ¥969 (30 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のZenjinヤフーショッピング店Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥12,980 | ¥865 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,879, 300 ml ¥578, 720 ml ¥1,233 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
29 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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