Kitaakita Special Junmai
北秋田 特別純米酒
Kitaakita Special Junmai is a Tokubetsu Junmai sake from Hokushika in Akita Prefecture (polished to 60 %, 15 % ABV). Rice umami; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥719 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- rice umami
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 | Tokubetsu Junmai |
|---|---|
| Polishing ratio | 60% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +1 |
| Acidity | 1.6 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Style | Kimoto |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Akita Prefecture |
| Maker | Hokushika |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kitaakita Special Junmai (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Beef
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥719 per 720 ml, the median ¥794 (25 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| リカーBOSSYahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥1,798 | ¥719 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,169, 720 ml ¥1,115 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
24 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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