Kuzuryu Ippin
九頭龍 逸品
Kuzuryu Ippin is a Honjozo sake from Kokuryu Shuzo in Fukui Prefecture (Gohyakumangoku, polished to 65 %, 15 % ABV). Clean, mellow and fresh; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,012 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
- fresh
- gentle
- rice umami
- tangy
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature, warm and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 65% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml |
| Location | Fukui Prefecture |
| Maker | Kokuryu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuzuryu Ippin (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,012 per 720 ml (18 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 矢島酒店 楽天市場店Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,530 | ¥1,012 | extra | View shopPR |
17 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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