Kirinzan KAGAYAKI
麒麟山 KAGAYAKIKirinzan — Kirinzan Shuzo, Niigata
Forbidden fruit: a soft acidity that melts on the tongue, a smooth finish, and an elegant, sweet aroma.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Koshitanrei
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 17%
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The daiginjo grade, 40% polishing and nama style point to a high, fruity aroma. The description of a refined, sweet fragrance, soft acidity and smooth finish suggests a light-to-medium body with moderate sweetness and a gentle, rounded texture.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Brewed as an entry for a sake competition (kanpyokai), this rare sake is a very small-batch, limited release in which every step, from rice washing to pasteurization, is done by hand. It is made with 100% Koshitanrei (越淡麗), a rice variety renowned as a Niigata-original sake rice, and the brewers (kurabito) were personally involved in growing the rice. The design is inspired by the annular solar eclipse (金環日食), symbolizing a single, special moment of radiance. Serve lightly chilled. Using a round-bodied sake vessel will make the aroma easier to enjoy. Recommended serving temperatures ⚪︎: 20°C ◎: 10°C
Other sake from this brand 18
- Kirinzan Hatsuhinode麒麟山 初日の出
- Kirinzan Nagori Yuki麒麟山 なごり雪
- Kirinzan Ippen Hyoshin麒麟山 一片氷心
- Kirinzan Potari Potari <Gohyakumangoku>麒麟山 ぽたりぽたり〈五百万石〉
- Kirinzan Umeshu Namazume麒麟山 梅酒《生詰》
- Kirinzan Hibachi麒麟山 火鉢
- Kirinzan Yawaraka麒麟山 やわらか
- Kirinzan Nagareboshi麒麟山 ながれぼし
- Kirinzan Cho-karakuchi Namazake麒麟山 超辛口〈生酒〉
- Kirinzan Kin Unmo麒麟山 金雲母
- Kirinzan Potari Potari <Koshitanrei>麒麟山 ぽたりぽたり〈越淡麗〉
- Kirinzan Momiji <Kin> Choki Jukusei-shu麒麟山 紅葉＜金＞ 20年以上長期熟成酒
- Kirinzan Dentou Dry Genshu麒麟山 伝統辛口〈原酒〉
- Kirinzan Cho-karakuchi麒麟山 超辛口
- Kirinzan Momiji 3-Year Choki Jukusei-shu麒麟山 紅葉 3年長期熟成酒
- Kirinzan Yukinoshita麒麟山 ユキノシタ
- Kirinzan Dentou Karakuchi麒麟山 伝統辛口
- Kirinzan Enrai麒麟山 遠雷