Hekiiken Daiginjo Junmai Namazake
碧漪軒 大吟醸純米生酒Hekiiken — Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery, Nagano
Named after the atelier where ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai worked on his ceiling paintings during his stay in Obuse.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16.5%
- Sake meter value
- +5
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The 40% polishing ratio for a daiginjo and the description of fruity, floral ginjo aroma point to high aroma. An SMV of +5 and the clean, approachable profile with a clear umami suggest a light, moderately dry body.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
The atelier Hekiiken was built for Hokusai by Kozan (鴻山; Kozan, 12th generation of the Ichimura family), who ran Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery from the late Edo period into the early Meiji era. Named after the atelier with ties to Hokusai, Hekiiken is characterized by a fruity, fragrant ginjo aroma and easy drinkability. Please savor its clear, refined umami.