Maboroshi Daiginjo Genshu (Kiribako)
幻 大吟醸原酒（桐箱）Maboroshi — Nakao Jozo, Hiroshima
Our ultimate masterpiece, faithfully recreated from the brew that earned the honor of supplying the Imperial New Year's sake. Each bottle is hand-brewed and packed in the same paulownia box as the original.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 17%
- Sake meter value
- +6
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Juku-shu
Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake
Daiginjo at 40% polishing, undiluted genshu at 17% and an apple yeast described as producing a rich, fragrant profile point to an aromatic, full-bodied juku style. The SMV of +6 keeps sweetness moderate despite the richness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
In 1947, after many years of research, the brewery fermented this sake using an apple yeast that it had isolated in-house. This undiluted daiginjo is rich in both flavor and aroma.
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- Maboroshi Ginjo (Shirobako)幻 吟醸酒（白箱）
- Maboroshi Daiginjo Akabako幻 大吟醸（赤箱）