6-pack Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml






6-pack Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml
Size: 6 x 640ml | ABV: 15%
In 3 words: Balanced delicate sweetness
The premium line of the brewery’s range, this aromatic Junmai Daiginjo has a light sweetness of strawberry and melon. To taste, it is delicately dry and acidic with a faint lactic flavour of vanilla ice cream. As it warms to room temperature, it becomes bolder, richer and more full-bodied, leaving a lingering spicy and nutty finish with noticeable umami.
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Brewery: Shirakabegura
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
Now with FREE wooden chopsticks
Size: 3 x 300ml /with optional Carafe and cups | ABV: 15%
In 3 words: Authentic Night In
This carefully curated bundle of sushi-loving sake will take your takeaway to the next level. After years of pairing sake with Japanese takeaway, we’re delighted to share with you a set of our favourite brews to bring the best out of your sushi, sashimi and gyoza.
Also available in full-size 720ml sizes, this set comes with comes a pair of chopsticks made from Nandina wood (also known as Sacred Bamboo) and with your choice of a handy serving set, this tasting set will be appreciated by sake newbies and connoisseurs alike.
A great gift for that foodie in your life that who enjoys trying to recreate the restaurant quality in the their own kitchen.
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In three words: Premium velvet class
World renowned for it's ultra high rice polishing ratio (23%), this award winner is the perfect special occasion sake. Gorgeous aroma of melon and peach on the nose. Dried pineapple, pear and chestnuts on the palate with a smooth and velvety texture that develops through a lush finish.
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Award: Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2013: Silver, 2014: Gold, 2016: Bronze, 2015: Gold); TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2015: Silver
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing: 23%
10% discount on orders by the case. Contact us for details.
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 or 3 x 720ml | ABV: 14-16%
In 3 words: Premium sake trio
A tasting set of premium sake that showcases three unique expressions of the Daiginjo grade from three respected breweries. Daiginjo uses highly polished sake rice (milled down to 50% or less of its original size) resulting in a clean, refined beverage that pairs superbly with sushi and sashimi.
Grades: Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo
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: 3 x 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Elite gift set
Experience the absolute pinnacle of Japanese brewing craft. We have curated this exclusive collection for the true sake connoisseur, bringing together three extraordinary, top-tier expressions from Japan’s most celebrated breweries. Perfect for special occasions, elite gifting, or elevating a special dining experience, this trio showcases the velvet textures, delicate floral aromas, and complex fruit notes that can only be achieved when master brewers polish their rice to its most refined core.
Grades: 3 x Junmai Daiginjo
Brewery: Various (Denshin, Shirakabegura, Asahi)
Region: Various (Miyagi, Hyogo, Yamaguchi)
In 3 words: Japan drinks bundle
A great gift for that Japanophile in your life, this nifty bundle brings together the best of Japanese drinks-craft in one box.
1 x Dassai Junmai Daiginjo Sake (330ml)
1 x Takara Sweet Potato Shochu (500ml)
1 x Suntory Toki Whisky (700ml)
Now with FREE wooden chopsticks
Size: 3 x 720ml /with optional Carafe and cups | ABV: 5%
In 3 words: Authentic Night In
This carefully curated bundle of sushi-loving sake will take your takeaway to the next level. After years of pairing sake with Japanese takeaway, we’re delighted to share with you a set of our favourite brews to bring the best out of your sushi, sashimi and gyoza.
Also available in half-bottle size, this set comes with a pair of chopsticks made from Nandina wood (also known as Sacred Bamboo) and with your choice of a handy serving set, this tasting set will be appreciated by sake newbies and connoisseurs alike.
A great gift for that foodie in your life that who enjoys trying to recreate the restaurant quality in the their own kitchen.
Size: 3 x 720ml | ABV: 16%
Grades: 3 x Junmai Daiginjo
Awards: (Dassai 23) Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2013: Silver, 2014: Gold, 2016: Bronze, 2015: Gold); TEXSOM International Wine Awards, 2015: Silver
Brewery: Asahi
Region: Yamaguchi
Rice polishing:23% / 39% / 45%
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)
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