Kuzuryu Daiginjo
九頭龍 大吟醸
Kuzuryu Daiginjo is a Daiginjo sake from Kokuryu Shuzo in Fukui Prefecture (Gohyakumangoku, polished to 50 %, 15 % ABV). Mellow, aged and gentle; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥2,640 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- mellow
- aged
- gentle
How to drink it
warm, hot and on the rocks
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 50% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +4 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Style | Aged (koshu) |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Fukui Prefecture |
| Maker | Kokuryu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuzuryu Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Beef
- Shellfish
- Tofu & soy
- Grilled
- Pickles & cured
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥2,640 per 720 ml (22 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地酒ワタナベRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥6,600 | ¥2,640 | extra | View shopPR |
21 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
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|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|
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| 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 |