Kudoki Jozu Junmai Daiginjo
くどき上手 純米大吟醸
Kudoki Jozu Junmai Daiginjo is a Junmai Daiginjo sake from Kamenoi Shuzo in Yamagata Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 40 %, 16–17 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and fruity; slightly sweet and light-bodied. From ¥3,080 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- fruity
- sweet
- floral
How to drink it
chilled
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 40% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +1 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
| Alcohol | 16–17 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml |
| Location | Yamagata Prefecture |
| Maker | Kamenoi Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kudoki Jozu Junmai Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Shellfish
- Cheese
- White fish
- Sashimi & sushi
- Citrus & vinegar
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥3,080 per 720 ml (6 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 赤門Rakuten Ichiba | 720 ml | ¥3,080 | ¥3,080 | extra | View shopPR |
5 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 Kudoki Jozu
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|---|---|---|
| Kudoki Jozu Bakuren Ultra Dry Ginjoくどき上手 ばくれん 超辛口 吟醸 | Ginjo | ¥1,100 |
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| Kudoki Jozu Dry Junmai Ginjoくどき上手 辛口純吟 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,408 |