Kubota Signature Sake Half-bottle Tasting Set
Kubota Signature Sake Half-bottle Tasting Set
Size: 3 x 300ml | ABV: 15-16%
In 3 words: Clean, Light & Dry
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo | Ginjo
Brewery: Kubota (Asahi)
Region: Niigata
Rice polishing: 50% or less
Try pairing me with sushi
Included in this set:
Kubota Manjyu Junmai Daiginjo
In 3 words: Floral silky and clean
Kubota’s flagship, a premium Junmai Daiginjo. The complex, pleasant flavour and flawless balance. It has a floral, refined aroma that is in perfect harmony with the clean, silky and smooth texture.
Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing: 50% for Koji & 33% for mash
Sweet or dry: Medium
Acidity: 1.3
Sake Meter Value +0
Food Pairing: Sushi and sashimi, Miso soup, broths and stews, tofu, cheese
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Try pairing me with grilled fish
Kubota Junmai Daiginjo (Special release)
In 3 words: Crisp, fruity, floral
A special release sake from this prestigious brewery. A lightly dry, clean and smooth sake with a lovely crisp, sharp finish. Classic floral ginjo aromas followed by rich autumn fruits and pleasing acidity..
Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing: 50%
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Acidity: 1.2
Sake Meter Value +2
Food Pairing: Grilled fish, seasonal green vegetables (e.g. asparagus), mild cheese
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
Try pairing me with roasted vegetables
Kubota Senju Ginjo
In 3 words: Dry, crisp & versatile
A versatile dry ginjo that works superbly with a range of foods. The moderate aroma precedes a delicately flavored palate followed by a pleasantly clean and crisp finish. A sake with real depth that opens up as it warms to room temperature.
Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing: 50% for Koji & 55% for mash
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Acidity: 1.1
Sake Meter Value +5
Food Pairing: Miso soup, broths and stews, tofu, cheese
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Kubota
Kubota is a renowned line up of sake from the Asahi-Shuzo brewery of Niigata Prefecture. The brewery itself was founded in 1830 under the name of Kubota and that heritage has been kept alive through the Kubota range of top-tier sake.
At a glance:
Asahi-Shuzo is the largest sake producer in Niigata Prefecture
The Kubota brand was introduced in 1985
The signature of Kubota sake is clean, dry and crisp
Size: 5 x 300ml + optional Carafe and cups | ABV: 5-15%
In 3 words: Adventure Starts Here
From the four corners of Japan, we bring you this diverse and delicious bundle of half-bottle sake, alongside a handy serving set, to get your sake beginners adventure on the road. We’ve chosen five top brews that together showcase the wide variety of styles and flavours this unique drink has to offer. Including: a premium aromatic daiginjo, a rich Junmai (that tastes incredible when warmed), sweet refreshing bubbles and the unique taste of Ume (Japanese plums).
This is the perfect gift for that special someone who enjoys a quality drop, but is looking for something a little new and different.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Ginjo, Junmai, Sparkling, Umeshu
Awards: IWC Gold (2016), IWC Champion Sake (2017)