Nanbu Bijin Aiyama Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Nanbu Bijin Aiyama Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Supremely balanced ginjo
Brewed with a rare Sake rice called ‘Aiyama’ (Nanbu Bijin is one of a few producers currently using this variety) and milled down to 50% of its original size, this is a sake of unique character. Toji Junji Matsumori (the head brewer) and team have somehow, inexplicably achieved a sake of supreme balance, delivering acidity, Umami and sweetness all in glorious symphony, capped with a long refreshing finish. This is a London Sake team favourite.
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 50%
10% discount on orders by the case. Contact us for details.
Try paring me with dim sum
Product Details
Rice variety: Aiyama
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.6
Sake Meter Value +3
Food Pairing: Ramen, dim sum, roasted vegetables
Serving temp: Chilled to Room temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Nanbu Bijin
Founded in 1902 in Ninohe city, Iwate, the original brewery, Kuji Shuzo, was named after founding Juji family and originally produced soy sauce.
At a glance:
Multi-award winning brewery and headline IWC 2017 winner
Use local, specially developed rice
Passionate about local area
Experiments with new technology
Size: 3 x 300ml or 3 x 720ml | ABV: 14-16%
In 3 words: Perfect sake gift
A great starter set of interesting and delicious sake that showcases the variety this category has to offer. Including award-winning premium Daiginjo and Junmai styles and a plum sake (Umeshu) for contrast. An ideal gift for the sake curious.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Tokubetsu Junmai, Umeshu (Plum)
Awards: IWC Gold
Size: 3 x 300ml | ABV: 5-15%
In 3 words: Crowd Sourced Sake
A tasty set of interesting and delicious sake that brings together our customer’s favourite products, including award-winning premium Daiginjo and Junmai styles and a sparkling sake for contrast. An ideal gift for those taking their first tentative steps into the world of sake.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Sparkling, Tokubetsu Junmai,
Awards: IWC Gold (2016), IWC Champion Sake (2017)
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In three words: Perfect beginner’s sake
Great value, award-winning sake, great for both sake newbies and experts. A subtle whiff of banana penny sweets on the beak makes you want to dive right in. Then it's beautiful soft and clean junmai with melon and pear flavours, a moderate acidity and umami taste that emerges as the bottle warms from chilled to room temperature. This is a must try!
Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 55%
Awards: IWC Silver, 2017
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Size: 3 x 720ml | ABV: 16%
Grade: Umeshu, Tokubetsu Junmai, Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: Various
Awards: IWC Silver, 2017
Size: 2 x 720ml | ABV: 8-9%
Grades: Yuzu, Umeshu (Plum)
Brewery: Tsukasabotan & Nanbu Bijin
Region: Kochi & Iwate
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Supremely balanced ginjo
Brewed with a rare Sake rice called ‘Aiyama’ (Nanbu Bijin is one of a few producers currently using this variety) and milled down to 50% of its original size, this is a sake of unique character. Toji Junji Matsumori (the head brewer) and team have somehow, inexplicably achieved a sake of supreme balance, delivering acidity, Umami and sweetness all in glorious symphony, capped with a long refreshing finish. This is a London Sake team favourite.
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 50%
10% discount on orders by the case. Contact us for details.
Size: 300ml | ABV: 15%
Pairs perfectly with: Cheesy Fish Pie
Great value, award-winning sake, great for both sake newbies and experts. A subtle whiff of banana penny sweets on the beak makes you want to dive right in. Then it's beautiful soft and clean junmai with melon and pear flavours, a moderate acidity and umami taste that emerges as the bottle warms from chilled to room temperature. This is a must try.
Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 55%
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Sweet, mineral & peppery
A real home-grown speciality brewed with local "Gin Ginga"rice, a yeast known as "Giovanni" as well as subsoil water from nearby Iwate Natural Park. Peach on the nose with refreshing cucumber and herb kick. Lively lime zest note gives it wild acidity and minerality, a touch of caramel / nutty notes brings a lingering peppery finish.
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 50%
Awards: IWC Silver, 2017
Size: 720ml | ABV: 9%
In 3 words: Plum, peachy, light
This all-koji sake infused with Ume plum is beautiful, light and naturally pink in color. Pronounced aroma of Ume plum and chestnuts with a kick of bitterness with clean cherry and plum flavours. A touch off-dry, this Umeshu is all natural and free from added sugar or any artificial sweetener. Enjoy straight, on the rocks or experiment as a cocktail mixer.
Style: Umeshu (plum)
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
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)