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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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    Born Nihon no Tsubasa Aged Junmai Daiginjo "Wing of Japan"

    aged 2 years+, simple complexity.
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    This expressive Daiginjo has been aged for over two years and has a nose filled with cherries, red grapes, yellow peppers and iceberg lettuce. Simp...

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    Otokoyama Daiginjo "Kita no Inaho"

    round, soft, impeccable.
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    A calling card from Sake Day 2018! A celebration sake of sorts, but once you taste this, you will notice the celebration immediately. Clean, round,...

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    Otokoyama Junmai Daiginjo "Man's Mountain"

    pomegranate, minerals, elegant.
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    Talk about an elegant nose filled sweet rice, white chocolate, and juicy pineapple. Welcome to one of the preeminent Junmai Daiginjo in the history...

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    Kaika Daiginjo "Tobindori Shizuku"

    ripe fruit tones, drip, luscious.
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    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...

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    Kamotsuru Tokusei Kinpaku Daiginjo "Gold Flake"

    Daiginjo
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    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...

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    Toko Ginga Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo "Divine Droplets"

    bright, crisp, melon.
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    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...

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    Tamagawa Kinsho Daiginjo "Heart of Gold"

    deep, crisp, layered.
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    The nose on this competition-style Daiginjo is plump with strawberry, melon, Concord grape, peach, sweet rice, and powdered sugar aromas. This is a...

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    Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo "Ozé x Rosé"

    sweet, but not too sweet.
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    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...

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    Kikuhime BY Daiginjo Genshu

    soft, complex, amazing.
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    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...

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    Harushika Junmai Daiginjo "Spring Deer"

    strawberry, juicy, fruity.
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    The tremendous nose on this superb Daiginjo is a vast array of watermelon, strawberry, banana, vanilla, and steamed koji (sweet) rice. This sake is...

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    Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo

    soft, round, smooth.
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    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...

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    Akitabare Daiginjo "Winter Blossom"

    velvet, umami, rice candy.
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    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...

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    Keigetsu 50 Junmai Daiginjo "CEL-24"

    another great cel-24 expression.
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    The nose on this educational brew is an amazing collection of green apple, honeydew, pear, white grape, cotton candy, peach, and mint aromas. This ...

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    Born Yume wa Masayume Junmai Daiginjo "Dreams Come True"

    balanced, perfect, masterpiece.
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    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’...

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    Nishide Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo "100 Year Sake"

    apricot, soft, dry.
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    Review from Beau Timken coming soon!

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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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    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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    Ohmine 3 Grain "Omachi"

    hit brewer + hit rice varietal.
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    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...

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    Miroku Junmai Daiginjo TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE

    true sake selection #6!
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    The nose on this Niigata Prefecture masterpiece is a very gentle collection of steamed rice, milk, Camembert, cotton, nutmeg, pie crust, crème brûl...

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    IWA 5 2021 Junmai Daiginjo "Assemblage 3"

    intense, racy, mouthwatering.
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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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    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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    Katafune Daiginjo "Tobindori" 2025

    tropical, layered, expressive.
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    The nose on this competition-style Daiginjo is a splendid collection of strawberry,pineapple, lily, vanilla, cream, and honeydew aromas that are a ...

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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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    Hakkaisan 8 Year Snow Aged Junmai Daiginjo "Yukimuro"

    toasted rice, caramel, complex.
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    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...

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