Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35
北雪 大吟醸 YK35
Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35 is a Daiginjo sake from Hokusetsu Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 35 %, 16 % ABV). Clean, depth and rich; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥4,400 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- depth
- rich
- floral
- dry
How to drink it
chilled and room temperature
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 35% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 720 ml, 500 ml, 300 ml and 100 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Hokusetsu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Hokusetsu Daiginjo YK35 (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Cheese
- Sashimi & sushi
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥4,400 per 720 ml, the median ¥6,050 (23 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ニイガタ025 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥11,000 | ¥4,400 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥12,100, 720 ml ¥6,050, 500 ml ¥4,400, 300 ml ¥2,750, 100 ml ¥990 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
22 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
Links marked “PR” are affiliate links. KIKI does not sell alcohol. Shops may change their prices.
Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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