What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- mellow
- depth
- aged
- rich
- dry
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature and 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) | +5.5 |
| Acidity | 1.1 |
| Alcohol | 17–18 % |
| Style | Aged (koshu) |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Maker | Kikuhime |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kikuhime Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Cheese
- Beef
- Shellfish
- Sweets
- Pickles & cured
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥4,916 per 720 ml, the median ¥5,104 (9 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 燃えるカワサキグループRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥12,290 | ¥4,916 | extra | View shopPR |
8 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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