

Shimeharitsuru Kin Daiginjo
Tasting Notes
“Kin” means “gold” which serves as a unique signifier for this Daiginjo sake. Carrying bright fragrances of banana and green apple this sake gives way to round and smooth flavors of creamy rice. On the lighter-side of Daiginjo, but pairs will with many dishes.
Overview
Food Pairings: Seafood, lightly seasoned meat dishes, lightly battered tempura, udon, omurice, korean seafood pancakes.
Specifications
Class: Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml
Brewery Profile
Brewery: Miyao Shuzo
Founded: 1819
Brewery Location: Niigata
Profile: Miyao has been making industry leading top quality sake since 1819, according to primary sources from the time. In 1965, they were one of the first to start making Junmai-sake. The secret to their success are as follows; their well water comes from the Asahi mountain range of Niigata and Yamagata, areas famous for snowfall and largely fluctuating temperatures. The air and water are also filtered by the voluminous forests of the area. Additionally, their rice is known as the top quality in the region - mostly they use Gohyakumangoku, and sometimes the recently developed Koshi Tanrei Rice. For their Daiginjo sake, they use Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo.
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Tasting Notes
“Kin” means “gold” which serves as a unique signifier for this Daiginjo sake. Carrying bright fragrances of banana and green apple this sake gives way to round and smooth flavors of creamy rice. On the lighter-side of Daiginjo, but pairs will with many dishes.
Overview
Food Pairings: Seafood, lightly seasoned meat dishes, lightly battered tempura, udon, omurice, korean seafood pancakes.
Specifications
Class: Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml
Brewery Profile
Brewery: Miyao Shuzo
Founded: 1819
Brewery Location: Niigata
Profile: Miyao has been making industry leading top quality sake since 1819, according to primary sources from the time. In 1965, they were one of the first to start making Junmai-sake. The secret to their success are as follows; their well water comes from the Asahi mountain range of Niigata and Yamagata, areas famous for snowfall and largely fluctuating temperatures. The air and water are also filtered by the voluminous forests of the area. Additionally, their rice is known as the top quality in the region - mostly they use Gohyakumangoku, and sometimes the recently developed Koshi Tanrei Rice. For their Daiginjo sake, they use Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo.