What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：pronounced
Flavour words
- depth
- rice umami
- rich
- tangy
- full-bodied
How to drink it
warm and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 70% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | −2 |
| Acidity | 2.5 |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Style | Yamahai |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Maker | Kikuhime |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kikuhime Yamahai Junmai (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Pork
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,120 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,232 (18 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北陸うまいもん屋Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥16,800 | ¥1,120 | included | View shop |
17 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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