Koshino Kanbai Sai Junmai Ginjo
越乃寒梅 灑 純米吟醸
Koshino Kanbai Sai Junmai Ginjo is a Junmai Ginjo sake from Ishimoto Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, polished to 55 %, 15 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,421 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- light
- gentle
- rice umami
- lively
- dry
How to drink it
chilled and room temperature
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 55% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +2 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Ishimoto Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Koshino Kanbai Sai Junmai Ginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Vegetables
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,421 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,672 (12 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒の本丸屋Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥3,553 | ¥1,421 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥4,180, 720 ml ¥2,090 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
11 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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