Kikusui “Junmai Ginjo”

Name: Kikusui “Junmai Ginjo”
Brand: Kikusui
SKU: M1167

Niigata prefecture

4.62 (53)

$26.00

$33.00

Elegance at its finest

Accompanied by a charming blue bottle, the Kikusui “Junmai Ginjo” is a must try. It has an light, playful essence with the perfect dash of dry. Being surprisingly smooth, you'll find yourself unable to resist the comforting freshness, which comes from the highly-polished rice used its brewing. Its medium-body taste delivers a touch of Mandarin orange, making this sake a unique substitute for white wine that could easily become a house favorite.

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Kikusui “Junmai Ginjo”

$26.00

Abeko “Kakitane” Rice Crackers (Yuzu Pepper Flavor)

$3.50

Pocket Glass Carafe

$35.00

Crackers are excellent to balance the lightness and simplicity of junmai ginjo sake. For sake ware, we recommend glasses or cups that enhance the sake’s fruity aroma.

Sachiko Miyagi

Portfolio Manager, Tippsy

Characteristics

Brand	Kikusui
Brewery	Kikusui Brewing Company
Category	Junmai Ginjo
Subcategory	N/A
Taste Profile	Light & Dry
Rice variety	Rice Grown In Niigata
Yeast variety	Association No. 1901,Yamagata (Ka901)
Alcohol	15.00%
RPR	55%
SMV	2
Acidity	1.4

Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

Recommended

Not Recommended

Region

Kikusui is made in Niigata prefecture in the Hokuriku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

Orange

Persimmon

Recommended Pairing

Seafood

Meat

Fruits

Kikusui Brewing Company

Founded in 1881, Kikusui Brewing Company has evolved with the times to make sake that’s enjoyed by as many people as possible. They are dedicated to the pursuit of quality and deliciousness while contributing to one’s health, relaxation and enjoyment. They stopped employing the traditional model of employing a brewmaster called “toji” in 1969 and instead have focused on technology and teamwork and to fuel their innovative thinking. They’ve since launched many sensational and iconic products while contributing to the advancement of research such as reviving the Kikusui sake rice, while incorporating sustainable practices as a whole.

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Customer reviews

4.62

53 Reviews

Nathan Thomas

Smooth, lightly sweet, and aromatic. I can see why this sake is so popular. I enjoyed all of the changes in flavor as it warmed from chilled to room temperature. I personally feel like it was best at room temperature. I may buy it again in the future, but I'm trying to experience different brands, styles, and qualities, so it may be a while. I recommend it to people who are new to sake.

8 days ago

Chris

Love this refreshing, silky sake. Perfect with seafood, light fare.

5 months ago

Sergey

1 year ago

Slimane

My go to sake, I don't ever regret opening one of these.

1 year ago

Anonymous

This is the second time I had this sake. It's light and smooth - great for summer.

1 year ago

Gary

Kikusui Junmai Ginjo is one of our favorite sakes. The flavor is smooth and light, and the amount of sweetness is just right--not too sweet and not too dry. It is delicious both at room temperature and slightly chilled. A perfect sake with food or just for late-night sipping.

1 year ago

Jake

Great summer sake, chilled.

2 years ago

Ivy

Real crisp and smooth sake. Best when cold. Our favorite.

2 years ago

Christina

Refreshing and light. Easily paired with sushi or as a stand alone beverage in the summer.

2 years ago

Michael

This one was perfect with sushi. Subtle sweetness made the perfect pair!