Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml
Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo 640ml
Size: 640ml | ABV: 15%
In 3 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
Region: Nada, Hyogo
Rice polishing: 45%
Save even more with a case of 6 bottles
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 roast lamb, 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
