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Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo

These two categories represent the best of the best, the “A-list” in the sake maker’s industry. 


The Junmai Daiginjo category has the highest standards of milling rates in the sake market with a minimum of 50% rice polishing and 50% remaining.  But that standard is often surpassed by brewers looking to push the rice milling envelope that results in sakes that can be milled down to 35% down to 23% and even 7% remaining figures. These Ultra and Uber Junmai Daiginjo all drink with an elegance and sophistication of flavors and complexities. The entire category is exceptional for consuming on special occasions and gifting. Junmai Daiginjo sakes are fantastic on their own and great with Champagne fare and elegant appetizers. They are always served chilled.  


The Daiginjo category has the same milling standards of 50% removal and 50% remaining but sake makers add a little “brewer’s alcohol” to lighten the brew and bring out more aromatics and softer textures. When sake maker’s send their brews to National Sake Appraisals and Competitions they usually send their Daiginjo sake. They are the ultimate Competition sakes that just jump out of the glass. Always served chilled they pair well with shellfish, sushi, sashimi, and elegant cocktail passing fare.

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    Miroku Junmai Daiginjo

    smooth, rich, perfect.
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    The nose on this world-class sake that is made with Koshitenrei brewing rice is milled to 40% and has been aged for two years. In this amazing coll...

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    Takatenjin Junmai Daiginjo "Soul of Sensei"

    dried apple, rich pear, velvet.
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    The nose on this very special sake is a gentle collection of melon, green apple, and rose water aromas. This is a very elegant Junmai Daiginjo that...

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    Tenko 50 Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

    dried cranberries, bright.
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    The nose on this new offering from an old famous brewery is an interesting collection of melon, apple, banana, citrus, and floral aromas. It is a f...

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    Senkin Urara Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku “Immortal Wing”

    drip, excellence, ultra.
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    The nose on this elegant “Ultra” Junmai Daiginjo is a tantalizing collection of mineral, pear, sweet rice, and citrus aromas. This is a great examp...

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    IWA 5 Junmai Daiginjo 2021 Assemblage 3

    a richard geoffroy masterpiece.
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    The nose on this one-of-a-kind sake is a vivid collection of white grape, melon, rosemary, lychee, mineral, mint, and honey aromas. The sake indust...

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    Ryujin Junmai Daiginjo Genshu "Bull Rider"

    apple pie, chewy, underrated.
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    The nose on this new to market brew is a rodeo collection of pear, apple, mango, sweet pea, plum, berry, and a touch of anise aromas. Say hello to ...

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    Koshi No Kanbai Chotokusen Daiginjo "Pinnacle of Perfection"

    legendary, world class, niigata.
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    The nose on this world class Daiginjo is a mild collection of plum, citrus, pear, apple, oatmeal, raisin, and peach aromas. Quite frankly, this is ...

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    Shirayuki Junmai Daiginjo "Winning Horse"

    manager mei's staff pick!
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    The nose on this very intriguing brew is a wide collection of cherry, plum, grape, watermelon, pineapple, mineral, and straw aromas. If you read th...

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    Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo "HAYATA"

    fresh, spritzy, limited.
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    The nose on this limited release single and lightly pasteurized sake has a stunning nose filled with grape, blueberry, pineapple, pear, tropical, a...

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    Iwate Meijo Oshu no Ryu Junmai Daiginjo "Midnight Dragon"

    fig, raisin, layered.
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    The nose on this stalwart Daiginjo is a grand collection of pear, grape, melon, cream, rock sugar, apple pie, and fig aromas. Smooth, round, velvet...

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    Fukukomachi Daiginjo “Fair-Lady Komachi”

    mango, papaya, electric.
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    The nose on this special brew is a glorious collection of green apple, tangerine, orange blossom, lemon custard, pear, melon, and gardenia aromas. ...

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    Zaku Junmai Daiginjo "Kaizan Ittekisui"

    lychee, silky, elegant.
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    The nose on this luxurious sake is an exceptional collection of mango, strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, powdered sugar, and lilly aromas. Stop th...

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    Chiyomusubi Goriki 40 Junmai Daiginjo "Powerful Energy"

    full-bodied, chewy, bright.
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    The nose on this brew that is made using the Goriki brewing rice varietal has a nice collection of berry, melon, grape, strawberry, and gardenia ar...

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    Dassai Junmai Daiginjo "Beyond"

    you already know.
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    This ultra popular brewery in Japan has a huge following, and for good reason – they make great sake. Their Dassai 50 and 39 and 23 are extremely w...

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    Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Karakuchi "Awesome"

    dry, clean, crisp.
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    The nose on this dry Daiginjo is a cool collection of grape, lychee, mango, floral, and mineral aromas. We’ve been waiting for a long time to see a...

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    Tatsuriki Kome no Sasayaki Daiginjo "Whisper Of Rice"

    balanced, elegant, tropical.
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    The nose on this sake from a brewery that is famed for using the best brewing rice in Japan is a gathering of pear, melon, sweet rice, and mango ar...

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    Keigetsu Junmai Daiginjo 50 "CEL-24"

    another great cel-24 expression.
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    Review from Beau Timken coming soon!

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    Ohmine Omachi "3 Grain"

    hit brewer + hit rice varietal.
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    The nose on this special sake is a glorious collection of peach, Asian pear, lychee, mandarin orange, rose water, lime, cereal, and steamed rice ar...

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    Ohmine Yamadanishiki "2 Grain"

    melon, elegant, complex.
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    The nose on this very popular Yamaguchi sake is a brilliant collection of white peach, honeydew, Granny Smith apple, pear, lychee, and Gardenia aro...

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    Kikusui Junmai Daiginjo "Kuramitsu"

    milled to 23 percent.
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    The nose on this ultra Junmai Daiginjo milled to 23% is a fantastic collection of honeydew, vanilla, gardenia, apple, mochi, marshmallow, and miner...

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    Ohyama Junmai Daiginjo "Zuisho"

    gentle, elegant, smooth.
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    The nose on this sake that translates to good fortune has a glorious collection of cantaloupe, mango, green papaya, apricot, fuji apple, pastry, an...

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    Shichida Junmai Daiginjo

    juicy, dry, balanced.
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    The nose on this IWC Gold Medal brew is a wonderful collection of pear, apple, pineapple, honey, mineral water, and melon aromas. Talk about a brig...

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    Tenko 20 Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

    very velvety, liquid luxury.
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    The nose on this ultra Daiginjo is sexy collection of strawberry, melon, pear, apple, and white blossom aromas. Say hello to a “Once in a lifetime”...

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    Dewazakura Junmai Daiginjo Genshu "Captains Table"

    very juicy, very fruity.
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    The nose on this Genshu sake has an amazing nose filled with cherry, papaya, sweet rice, tuberose, sweet pine, apricot, and candied apple aromas. F...

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