Shochikubai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml
Shochikubai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml is a top-tier sake crafted from highly polished Yamadanishiki rice (milled to 45%). It offers an elegant, refined experience with bright fruity aromas of pear, banana, and peach, complemented by a delicate honeyed sweetness. Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced with crisp acidity, it finishes long and smooth—perfect for savoring sip after sip.
Distillery
The pinnacle of sake production, this junmai daiginjo is made using only the best Yamadanishiki sake rice carefully milled to 45% of its original size, resulting in a wealth of fruity aromas with hints of banana and unrivaled depth that spreads slowly through the mouth, making each sip as much a joy as the next.
Tasting Notes: Elegantly balanced and extra refined.
Notably aromatic with pear, banana, peach and an elegant sweetness that suggests honey, this medium-bodied daiginjo delivers a skillful balance of sweetness and crisp acidity with a long finish.
Technical Specs
Alcohol: 15.5% ABV (verify against the bottle label)
Vinification: Junmai Daiginjo is a premium sake category made with highly polished rice. The brewing process focuses on producing delicate aromas, refined rice flavours and a clean, elegant finish. Exact rice-polishing ratio and fermentation details for this 640ml bottling require confirmation from the producer's technical information.
Winemaker: Takara Shuzo – Shirakabegura Brewery
Region: Japan
Serving Temperature: 8–12°C chilled
Food Pairing: Sashimi, sushi, white fish, scallops, prawns, lightly seasoned seafood and delicate Japanese dishes.