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Okuizumo: Junmai Ginjyo
Background

Okuizumo Shuzo is our portfolio's youngest brewery at just 15 years old. Established in 2004 in the Izumo Province (known in Japanese mythology as the Land of the Gods), as a cooperative between various local and agricultural entities to harness the synergies that bountiful local rice cultivation and distinctive water provides.

Special Characteristics

Okuizumo Junmai Ginjyo is produced from Shimane Prefecture Gohyakumangoku sake brewing rice milled to 60%.

Rice Variety:
Gohyakumangoku
Sake Meter Value:
+1.0
Milling:
60%
Alcohol By Volume:
15 - 15 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-Rocks Chilled Room Temp Warm Hot
Available Sizes
  • 300 mL
  • 720 mL
Distribution
Nationwide

Location

Region: Chugoku
Prefecture: Shimane
Taste Profile
+1.0
Sweet
Dry
+1.5
Light
Rich
Tasting Notes

The palest straw in the glass, the nose has a floral bouquet of honeysuckle, lychee, and melon. A velvety soft texture washes over the palate with soothing orchard fruit flavors and a clean minerality that sings through the finish. An excellent sake.

Okuizumo Shuzo

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