Setchubai Honjozo
雪中梅 本醸造
Setchubai Honjozo is a Honjozo sake from Maruyama Shuzojo in Niigata Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, polished to 63 %, 15–16 % ABV). Depth, sweet and rice umami; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥1,100 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- depth
- sweet
- rice umami
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 63% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | −3.5 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
| Alcohol | 15–16 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Maruyama Shuzojo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Setchubai Honjozo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Pork
- Beef
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Spicy
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,100 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,284 (21 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ビッグリカーズRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,750 | ¥1,100 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,650, 1800 ml ¥3,080 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
20 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
More from Setchubai
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Setchubai Standard Sake雪中梅 普通酒 | Futsushu | ¥880 |