Koshino Kanbai Bessen Ginjo
越乃寒梅 別撰 吟醸酒
Koshino Kanbai Bessen Ginjo is a Ginjo sake from Ishimoto Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (Gohyakumangoku, Miyama Nishiki, 越淡麗, polished to 55 %, 16 % ABV). Clean, savoury and light; dry and light-bodied. From ¥1,200 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- savoury
- light
- fresh
- lively
- dry
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature and warm
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Gohyakumangoku, Miyama Nishiki and 越淡麗 |
| Polishing ratio | 55% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +7 |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Ishimoto Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Koshino Kanbai Bessen Ginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Vegetables
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,200 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,320 (15 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上方市場!Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥3,000 | ¥1,200 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,650, 1800 ml ¥3,300 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
14 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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|---|---|---|
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