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Kakujo: Junmai Ginjyo

English: Castle of Cranes

Background

Kakujo is produced using a blend of Yamada-Nishiki and Yume-Ikkon sake brewing rice milled to 55% utilizing water from the Bansho River. It is slow fermented at a low temperature to produce a light taste and refreshing aroma.

Special Characteristics

Medium Dry & Light

Rice Variety: Yamada Nishiki & Yume-Ikkon

Sake Meter Value: +2.3

Milling: 55%

Alcohol By Volume: 15 - 16 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-RocksChilledRoom TempWarmHot

Recommended Serving Vessels: Stemware, Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu

Available Sizes

300 mL
720 mL
1.8 L

Distribution

Nationwide

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Location

Region: Kyushu
Prefecture: Ōita

Taste Profile

+2.5
Sweet
Dry
+1.5
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

Balanced, Mellow, Moderately Rice-Forward, Delicate Finish.