Kikusui Karakuchi Honjozo Dry
菊水の辛口 本醸造
Kikusui Karakuchi Honjozo Dry is a Honjozo sake from Kikusui Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (polished to 70 %, 15 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; dry and medium-bodied. From ¥757 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- aged
- dry
How to drink it
chilled and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| Polishing ratio | 70% |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Style | Nama-chozo |
| Sizes | 500 ml, 1800 ml, 720 ml, 300 ml and 180 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Kikusui Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kikusui Karakuchi Honjozo Dry (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Pork
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥757 per 720 ml, the median ¥868 (14 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おいしく飲呑会Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥1,892 | ¥757 | extra | View shop |
13 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
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