Kirinzansan Dento Karakuchi
麒麟山 伝統辛口
Kirinzansan Dento Karakuchi is a Futsushu sake from Kirinzan Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (こしいぶき, たかね錦, polished to 65 %, 15 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; dry and light-bodied. From ¥868 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：subtle · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- light
- rice umami
- lively
- dry
- tangy
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature, warm and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Futsushu |
|---|---|
| Rice | こしいぶき and たかね錦 |
| Polishing ratio | 65% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +6 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 300 ml, 720 ml and 180 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Kirinzan Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kirinzansan Dento Karakuchi (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Tofu & soy
- Oily fish
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥868 per 720 ml, the median ¥950 (22 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| えちごせきかわ丸重商店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,170 | ¥868 | included | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,376, 300 ml ¥495, 720 ml ¥1,210, 180 ml ¥385 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
21 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
More from Kirinzansan
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kirinzansan Enrai Ginjo麒麟山 遠雷 吟醸 | Ginjo | ¥1,188 |
| Kirinzansan Nagareboshi Junmai Daiginjo麒麟山 ながれぼし 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥2,904 |
| Kirinzansan Junmai Ginjo Yukinoshita麒麟山 純米吟醸 ユキノシタ | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,408 |