Hanaizumi Karakuchi Honjozo
花泉 辛口 本醸造
Hanaizumi Karakuchi Honjozo is a Honjozo sake from Hanaizumi Shuzo in Fukushima Prefecture (Gohyakumangoku, たかねみのり, polished to 65 %, 15 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and depth; dry and medium-bodied. From ¥900 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- depth
- light
- floral
- dry
How to drink it
chilled, warm and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Gohyakumangoku and たかねみのり |
| Polishing ratio | 65% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +6.8 |
| Acidity | 1.6 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Maker | Hanaizumi Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Hanaizumi Karakuchi Honjozo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Vegetables
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥900 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,140 (11 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| モンタの お酒とあれこれRakuten Ichiba | 8 × 1800 ml | ¥18,000 | ¥900 | included | View shopPR |
10 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