Kokuryu Kansha
This is a limited edition Junmai Daiginjo which uses SAKAHOMARE rice from Fukui. With an aroma of fresh melon, this sakĆ© portrays a multi-layered sweetness of rice with an elegant and transparent taste profile. It is stamped with the āgratitudeā of seal engraver Mr. Inamura Inamura, and is used as a mark of Junmai Daiginjo brewed with āSakahomareā sake rice produced in Fukui.
This is the perfect sakƩ to express your gratitude to someone else (or yourself).
Recommended way to drink: 8Ā°C to 10Ā°C
Rice Polishing: 40%
SMV: +4.0
Rice: Sakahomare
Tsukiyoshino – Junmai Daiginjo Miyamanishiki
Taking up the challenge to brew sake from modest locally grown rice, Miyamanishiki rice's character gives clean crisp non-complicated taste. With its modest gentle aroma, it is not just perfect for an aperitif but also pairs well easily with most dishes. Delicate and dry.
- Rice Type:Ā Miyamanishiki
- Rice Polishing Ratio:Ā 45%
- Sake Meter Value: +5.0
- Acidity: 0.9
Kokuryu Daiginjo 1800ml
Using one of the most popular production methods, this sake expressed itself in its fullest, with a rich and fruity aroma. This is one of the best selections of daiginjo made in the cold season.
Crystal Dragon is made from domestically grown rice in a gradual low-temperature fermentation process. Kokuryuās proprietary yeast gives it a graceful aroma and clean taste.
This sake is immensely popular as a gift.
Recommended way to drink:Ā Chill to 5 - 10 degree Celsius
Tasting Notes: Fresh, fruity and smooth.
Grade:Ā Daiginjo
Rice:Ā Yamada Nishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV): +4
DAN Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo (Bizen Omachi)
Suppin Rumiko no Sake Muroka Nama Genshu No.6
āSuppinā translates into āto go bare-faced or without makeupā and explains that this sake is made without unnecessary manipulation or work. A āPure Riceā sake made without charcoal filtration, pasteurisation or dilution. Robust and full flavour.
Tasting Note:Ā Displays a vibrant, pale lemon colour in the glass. Aromatics take some time to emerge, and while only mildly intense the aromas are quite complex with notes of white flowers and acacia, layered over pear, green apple, custard and white chocolate. There's a good weight to this sake on the palate, creamy and textural, showing excellent umami feel. As with the nose this is notably complex with flavours of pear, apple, hints of lychee and green melon, custard and white chocolate. Excellent. Serve chilled.
- Rice Type : Yamadanishiki (Koji) & Hattannishiki (Kakemai)
- Rice Polishing Ratio : 60%
- Sake Meter Value : -
- Acidity : -
Kokuryu Fuku Daiginjo Yamadanishiki
It is a daiginjo-shu made with 50% polished Yamada Nishiki. It has a rich and full ginjo aroma with a clear and gentle finish. It is packaged in a special lacquered box decorated with the character "Fuku" written by calligrapher Juichi Yoshikawa.
There is a theory that the character for "fortune" originated when people offered a barrel of sake to the gods and prayed for happiness. It is believed that the prayers and sake come together. This sake is very suitable for gifting to someone special in your life.
SMV: +4.0
Rice: Yamadanishi å±±ē°é¦
Kokuryu Kuzuryu Daiginjo (Gohyakumangoku)
$87.40
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This Daiginjo-shu is best drunk warm. Ā While premium Daiginjo are usually not drunk warm, Kuzuryuu Daiginjo was created in 2004 as a Daiginjo specially for warm sake. Enjoy it warm for a deep, refined flavor that has matured over time. It has a gorgeous aroma characteristic of daiginjo-shu, and an elegant and delicate aroma.
Recommended way to drink: 5Ā°C to 10Ā°C
Tasting Notes: Intense and concentrated ginjo aroma, clear and delicate flavour with hints of sweetness on the palate, medium bodied.
Kokuryu Kuzuryu Daiginjo (Gohyakumangoku)
This Daiginjo-shu is best drunk warm. Ā While premium Daiginjo are usually not drunk warm, Kuzuryuu Daiginjo was created in 2004 as a Daiginjo specially for warm sake. Enjoy it warm for a deep, refined flavor that has matured over time. It has a gorgeous aroma characteristic of daiginjo-shu, and an elegant and delicate aroma.
Recommended way to drink: either 5Ā°C to 10Ā°C or 40Ā°C to 45Ā°C
Tasting Notes:Ā Fresh, fruity, and smooth when cold, Round and fuller bodied when warm.
Grade:Ā Daiginjo
Rice:Ā Fukui Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV):Ā +4
Acidity: 1.0
Tanaka Shuzo Tokubetsu Junmai Shu Chateau Shirasagi 65
Displays elegant nose with papaya aromas on the front and notes of fennel, vegetal, white radish, turnip. Ā On the palate, it is round and smooth with yellow fruits, apricot, melon and exotic fruits. Recommended to serve at 14ā in a wine glass, and pair with Spanish Paella with gambas.
- Rice Type : 100% Yamadanishiki
- Rice Polishing Ratio : 65%
- Sake Meter Value : -10
- Acidity : 1.6
Tsukiyoshino – Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki
Junmai Daiginjo that has been aged thoroughly in icy temperature over a year. As it took time for aging, contents in sake dissolve well in sake expressing the mellow mouthfeel as well as the umami of rice. It features muscat's aroma and crisp aftertaste. Medium bodied and mildly sweet.
- Rice Type:Ā 100% Yamadanishiki
- Rice Polishing Ratio:Ā 39%
- Sake Meter Value:Ā +5.0
- Acidity: 1.1
Kokuryu Daiginjo Ryu 1800ml
After the founder returned from France, he applied wine aging to sake and released it in 1975. At the time, it was the most expensive sake in Japan, which was a turning point for the brewery. It was also the first in the industry to use the now-common expression "Daiginjoā. At that time, a label with a dragon stamped in gold foil was used on the sake bag used to press the sake.
THis Daiginjo is fruity and soft with the notes of apple, peach, melon and strawberry. Fermented at low temperature, it is mellow with pleasant acidity and umami. Mildly dry and crisp, it is easy-drinking and delicious. REMARKS: The sake has been pasteurized, so it can be delivered at room temperature. However, cold temperature is suggested for long-term storage.
Recommended way to drink: 5Ā°C to 10Ā°C
Tasting Notes: Well-rounded, gently aromatic and surprisingly incisive.
Grade:Ā Daiginjo
Rice:Ā Yamada Nishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 40% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV):Ā +4
Tanaka Shuzojo Kimoto Junmai Ginjo Shirasagi no Shiro
Pale and lemon colour, with few tears and beautiful brilliance. The nose is discreet at the opening, fine notes of banana, aged cheese, herbs and spices, seaweed, mineral.
Medium body and Mid-palate is fruity/floral, cereals/ grains. Packaged with spice flavors and sophisticated fruit flavors
Pairing: Potato salad, cumin, cervelat, old-fashioned mustard.
Recommended serving temperature 15ā.
- Rice type : Yamadanishiki [GI Harima Certified]
- RPR : 55%
- Alcohol : 16%
- SMV : Ā±0
- Acidity : 1.6
- 2022 Kura Master Gold Medal
- 2022 International Wine Challenge Silver Medal
Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo Gohyakumangoku
KokuryÅ« Jungin Junmai GinjÅ (é»é¾ ē“å) is made of Gohyakumangoku rice produced in Fukui Prefecture and milled to 55%. The natural flavour of the Gohyakumangoku reveals a refreshing character with deep umami. The harmony of taste and fragrance creates a depth of flavour that is rich, dynamic and mysterious.
Fresh and lively, this sake smells of cooked fruit, pineapple, orange and banana, combined with nutty aromas of coconut, walnut and hazelnut, as well as umami and bread crust.
The palate becomes spicy, even more umami-intensive and creamy, paired with a fresh and lively acidity, slightly bitter on the finish.
The harmony of flavour and aroma create a depth of flavourful, dynamic and mysterious in this beautiful all-rounder and also make the Kokuryu Jungin an exciting food companion.
Recommended way to drink: 10Ā°C to 20Ā°C
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Rice:Ā Fukui Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 55% rice polishing
Nihonshu-do (SMV): +4.5
Acidity: 1.3