Masukagami Daiginjo Kura no Nushi
萬寿鏡 大吟醸 蔵之主Masukagami — Masukagami, Niigata
The sake where our daiginjo began.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 17%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The 40% polishing ratio and daiginjo classification point to a fragrant profile. An SMV of +3 and acidity of 1.4 suggest a clean, light palate with mild sweetness, while 17% alcohol adds modest body.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
At a time when the word ginjo was still unfamiliar and used only as a specialist term within the industry, this sake was released as a pioneer of Japanese ginjo sake. It is a sake brewed with particular care among our daiginjo, and sake entered in various brewing evaluation competitions was also selected from the moromi (fermentation mash) of this sake. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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