Kuroushi Junmai Sake
黒牛 純米酒
Kuroushi Junmai Sake is a Junmai sake from Nate Shuzoten in Wakayama Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, polished to 50 %, 15–16 % ABV). Mellow, crisp finish and depth; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥616 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
- fruity
- savoury
- gentle
- rice umami
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 | Junmai |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 50% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +4 |
| Acidity | 1.6 |
| Alcohol | 15–16 % |
| Sizes | 180 ml, 300 ml, 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Wakayama Prefecture |
| Maker | Nate Shuzoten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuroushi Junmai Sake (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Pork
- Beef
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥616 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,199 (34 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のぎょうだRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,540 | ¥616 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
180 ml ¥360, 300 ml ¥500, 1800 ml ¥3,000, 720 ml ¥1,470 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.5 × the list price.
33 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