Kokuryu Daiginjo
黒龍 大吟醸
Kokuryu Daiginjo is a Daiginjo sake from Kokuryu Shuzo in Fukui Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 50 %, 16 % ABV). Clean, aged and fresh; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥572 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- aged
- fresh
- floral
- lively
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 50% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +4 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 1800 ml and 300 ml |
| Location | Fukui Prefecture |
| Maker | Kokuryu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kokuryu Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Shellfish
- White fish
- Tofu & soy
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥572 per 720 ml, the median ¥2,640 (13 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おさけやさん兵助Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,430 | ¥572 | 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
More from Kokuryu
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|---|---|---|
| Kokuryu Icchorai Ginjo黒龍 吟醸 いっちょらい | Ginjo | ¥1,200 |
| Kokuryu Icchorai Junmai Ginjo黒龍 純米吟醸 いっちょらい | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,452 |
| Kokuryu Ryu Daiginjo黒龍 大吟醸 龍 | Daiginjo | ¥4,400 |
| Kokuryu Shizuku Daiginjo黒龍 大吟醸 しずく | Daiginjo | ¥6,800 |
More from Kokuryu Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kuzuryu Ippin九頭龍 逸品 | Honjozo | ¥1,012 |
| Kuzuryu Junmai九頭龍 純米 | Junmai | ¥1,000 |
| Kuzuryu Daiginjo九頭龍 大吟醸 | Daiginjo | ¥2,640 |