Joku Daiginjo
如空 大吟醸Joku — Hachinoheshurui Gonohekojo, Aomori
Brewed with Yamada Nishiki, widely regarded as Japan's finest sake rice, by Nanbu toji (master brewers) using traditional craftsmanship, this is the pinnacle of the Joku brand.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +4
- Acidity
- 1.6
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The 40% polished Yamada Nishiki and low-temperature long fermentation point to a fruity, floral aroma, consistent with the daiginjo classification. SMV +4 and the described light, slightly dry, mellow profile place it in the aromatic-light kun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Brewed through a long, low-temperature fermentation, this sake offers a fruity aroma and a Tanrei (light and clean) character with a slightly dry profile. Its fragrant bouquet is followed by a mellow, smooth mouthfeel.
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