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.
Kaika Daiginjo "Tobindori Shizuku"
ripe fruit tones, drip, luscious.The nose on this natural drip sake is a great collection of honeydew, vanilla, sugar cane, mint, cotton candy, and honey aromas. Say hello to a “fe...
View full detailsOtokoyama Junmai Daiginjo "Man's Mountain"
pomegranate, minerals, elegant.Talk about an elegant nose filled sweet rice, white chocolate, and juicy pineapple. Welcome to one of the preeminent Junmai Daiginjo in the history...
View full detailsKamotsuru Tokusei Kinpaku Daiginjo "Gold Flake"
airy, fruity, dry.This "Gold Flake" sake has two pieces of gold that represent the fact that cranes mate for life. It is a soft and ripe sake with a nose filled wit...
View full detailsToko Ginga Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo "Divine Droplets"
bright, crisp, melon.The nose on this re-incarnated sake brand is a vivid collection of mint, peach, apple and pear aromas. No your eyes aren’t deceiving you! This is a...
View full detailsTamagawa Kinsho Daiginjo "Heart of Gold"
deep, crisp, layered.The nose on this competition-style Daiginjo is plump with strawberry, melon, Concord grape, peach, sweet rice, and powdered sugar aromas. This is a...
View full detailsSOTO Junmai Daiginjo
gentle, clean, silky.The nose on this very gentle Junmai Daiginjo is an enjoyable collection of mango, ripe peach, citrus, and a touch of coconut aromas. Pretty cool pa...
View full detailsKikuhime BY Daiginjo Genshu
soft, complex, amazing.Some sakes are built well, and some are built like this amazing Daiginjo. With a gentle collection of cherry, sweet rice, melon, lavender, and powd...
View full detailsOze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo "Ozé x Rosé"
sweet, but not too sweet.The nose on this very unique sake is a cool collection of grapefruit, cranberry, tomato water, grass, Sherry, and yeasty aromas. Say hello to a sex...
View full detailsHarushika Junmai Daiginjo "Spring Deer"
strawberry, juicy, fruity.The tremendous nose on this superb Daiginjo is a vast array of watermelon, strawberry, banana, vanilla, and steamed koji (sweet) rice. This sake is...
View full detailsHakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo
soft, round, smooth.The nose on this very intelligent sake from one of the top branded sake breweries is a unique collection of pear, honey, kiwi, apple, anise, and ro...
View full detailsKeigetsu 50 Junmai Daiginjo "CEL-24"
another great cel-24 expression.The nose on this educational brew is an amazing collection of green apple, honeydew, pear, white grape, cotton candy, peach, and mint aromas. This ...
View full detailsOhmine 3 Grain "Omachi"
hit brewer + hit rice varietal.The nose on this specially released Ohmine is a vast collection of melon, pear, peach, mint, oatmeal, lychee, honey, and mandarin aromas. We all kn...
View full detailsAkitabare Daiginjo "Winter Blossom"
velvet, umami, rice candy.The nose on this Daiginjo is a gentle collection of apple, melon, sweet rice, honey, and floral aromas. Say hello to a rich Daiginjo! You don’t oft...
View full detailsBorn Yume wa Masayume Junmai Daiginjo "Dreams Come True"
balanced, perfect, masterpiece.The nose on this “Specially Limited” sake is an amazing array of rose water, peach, papaya, sweet rice, nougat, and sugar aromas. It’s not fair! I’...
View full detailsZaku Junmai Daiginjo "Kaizan Ittekisui"
lychee, silky, elegant.The nose on this luxurious sake is an exceptional collection of mango, strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, powdered sugar, and lilly aromas. Stop th...
View full detailsTakatenjin Junmai Daiginjo "Soul of Sensei"
dried apple, rich pear, velvet.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...
View full detailsNishide Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo Gohyakumangoku "100 Year Sake"
a very ishikawa sake.The nose on this top gifting sake is a complex collection of roasted cashew, soy sauce, dashi, pickled radish, cocoa bean, seaweed, brown sugar, an...
View full detailsHakkaisan 8 Year Snow Aged Junmai Daiginjo "Yukimuro"
toasted rice, caramel, complex.The nose on this perfect gift-giving sake is a collection of vanilla, nougat, buttercream icing, mint, and snowmelt aromas. Made and stored in a sn...
View full detailsDassai Blue Type 35 Junmai Daiginjo
made in new york, peach, clean.The nose on this American made Dassai is a cool collection of nectarine, peach, melon, jasmine, honey, sesame, and creamy aromas. This Dassai 35 is...
View full detailsMiroku Junmai Daiginjo TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE
true sake selection #6!The nose on this Niigata Prefecture masterpiece is a very gentle collection of steamed rice, milk, Camembert, cotton, nutmeg, pie crust, crème brûl...
View full detailsShuho Junmai Daiginjo Karakuchi "Awesome"
dry, clean, crisp.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...
View full detailsSenkin Junmai Daiginjo “Modern Omachi”
"an awesome expression of omachi" - beau timkenThe nose on this brew made by a fantastic “Toji” (master brewer) is a splendid collection of green apple, mango, simple syrup, honeydew, grape, and...
View full detailsMimurosugi Junmai Daiginjo "Yamadanishiki"
rich, bright, professional.The nose on this very popular Junmai Daiginjo is a wicked collection of Muscat, pear, orange, cake frosting, grapefruit, mango, and a touch of crea...
View full detailsOhmine "2 Grain"
melon, elegant, complex.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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