Gengen Daiginjo
幻々 大吟醸Gengen — Yamazaki Goshi, Aichi
A top-grade daiginjo brewed from Yamada Nishiki polished to 40%, with the latest sake-making techniques and meticulous care.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16.5%
- Sake meter value
- +5
- Acidity
- 1.2
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
Polished to 40% Yamada Nishiki with an SMV of +5 and acidity of 1.2, the sake shows the flowery aroma and light, crisp finish described in the brewery text. Its restrained sweetness and lean body place it in the aromatic, light kun category.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Its fragrant aroma and light, smooth mouthfeel give it a clean, crisp finish. Since its release in 1997, it has won six gold awards at the Annual Japan Sake Awards, the most prestigious national sake competition in the sake industry. On the reverse side of the tanzaku (paper strip) label attached to the bottle, the brewing year and brewing sequence number are recorded.
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