Yamamoto Pure Black Junmai Ginjo
山本 ピュアブラック 純米吟醸
Yamamoto Pure Black Junmai Ginjo is a Junmai Ginjo sake from Yamamoto Shuzoten in Akita Prefecture (酒こまち, polished to 55 %, 14 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and fruity; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,240 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：pronounced
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- fruity
- fresh
- floral
- tangy
How to drink it
chilled
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | 酒こまち |
| Polishing ratio | 55% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3 |
| Acidity | 1.9 |
| Alcohol | 14 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Akita Prefecture |
| Maker | Yamamoto Shuzoten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Yamamoto Pure Black Junmai Ginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Oily fish
- Shellfish
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,240 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,870 (31 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒の泉州屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥3,100 | ¥1,240 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥3,380, 720 ml ¥1,690 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
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Is it good value?
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