Hatsukame Daiginjo Ai
初亀 大吟醸 愛Hatsukame — Hatsukame Jozo, Shizuoka
A premium sake that is the origin of Hatsukame's daiginjo line, first released in 1967 (Showa 42).
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
Daiginjo at 50% polishing and 16% alcohol, with the description citing an elegant aroma and a refreshing crisp finish, points to a high aromatic character and a light body. Sweetness reads as restrained, placing it in the kun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Just before pressing, a very small amount of brewing alcohol is added. This draws out the refined aroma hidden in the moromi (fermentation mash) and gives the sake a refreshing, clean finish. Designed with pairing in mind for dishes made from fresh, seasonal fish caught in Suruga Bay, this is a daiginjo in the Shizuoka style. Limited release (April and September; limited shipments) Rice polishing ratio: koji rice 40%, kake rice (rice for the moromi) 50%
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