Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 300ml
Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 300ml
Size: 300ml | ABV: 15%
In three words: Balanced, Delicate, Sweetness.
As the crown jewel of the brewery’s range, this aromatic Junmai Daiginjo is a masterclass in elegance and transformation. Crafted with premium Hyogo Yamadanishiki rice and the legendary Miyamizu water, it offers a rare versatility that invites you to experiment with temperature to unlock its layered secrets.
When chilled, the sake is light and ethereal. It greets the palate with a delicate sweetness of strawberry and melon, balanced by a crisp acidity. You’ll notice a faint, creamy lactic note reminiscent of vanilla ice cream, wrapped in a velvety texture.
As it warms to room temperature, the profile becomes bolder and more full-bodied. The texture turns noticeably creamier, revealing complex notes of sweet rice, succulent peaches, and licorice, finished with the fine sweetness of confectionery rice powder. The experience concludes with a lingering, spicy and nutty finish underpinned by rich Umami.
Whether you enjoy the bright fruitiness of a chilled glass or the savory, bold depth of a warmer serve, this sake remains perfectly balanced. It is a sophisticated, playful choice for those who love to see how "time and temp" can redefine a premium brew.
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Brewery: Shirakabegura (Takara)
Region: Nada, Hyogo
Rice polishing: 45%
Try pairing me with pulled pork
Product Details
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Sweet or dry: Medium
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.5
Sake Meter Value 0
Food Pairing: Light-flavoured vegetable and seafood dishes such as mixed salad, asparagus or scampi. At room temp will hold up to fattier foods like pork belly, pulled pork and bacon!
Serving temp: Chilled to room temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Shirakabegura
Located in Nada, Hyogo, one of Japan's most famous sake producing regions, Shirakabegura is part of the Takara group, a producer of sake, shochu and other Japanese delicacies. This brewery produces consistently award-winning premium sake with distinctive production methods such as kimoto and muroka genshu.
At a glance:
Brewing since 1842, using the hard water of Miyamizu, uniquely suited to sake production
One of the longest gold medal streaks of any brewery in the Annual Japan Sake Awards
A master of the rare traditional kimoto style producing unique flavours
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)