Kikuhime Kiku Ordinary Sake
菊姫 菊
Kikuhime Kiku Ordinary Sake is a Futsushu sake from Kikuhime in Ishikawa Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, 糯米, polished to 70 %, 15–16 % ABV). Aged, gentle and rice umami; slightly sweet and full-bodied. From ¥827 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- aged
- gentle
- rice umami
- full-bodied
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature, warm, hot and on the rocks
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Futsushu |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku and 糯米 |
| Polishing ratio | 70% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | −2 |
| Acidity | 1.5 |
| Alcohol | 15–16 % |
| Style | Yamahai |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 1800 ml, 180 ml and 300 ml |
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Maker | Kikuhime |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kikuhime Kiku Ordinary Sake (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Pork
- Beef
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥827 per 720 ml, the median ¥880 (13 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 金沢の地酒ショップ カガヤ酒店Rakuten Ichiba | – | ¥275 | – | extra | View shopPR |
12 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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