Similar to junmai ginjo, ginjo sake is made with rice that has been polished down to 60% or less. This level of rice polishing can produce fruity, floral sake with a clean taste. Food pairing recommendations are also similar: cold, light dishes that don’t hide the sake’s delicate flavors. What separates ginjo from junmai ginjo is the use of brewer’s alcohol. This addition makes ginjo a fresher, slightly more aromatic product with a slightly cleaner finish called “kire.”
