Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai 640ml
Shirakabegura Kimoto Junmai 640ml
Size: 640ml | ABV: 15%
In 3 words: Umami, acidity, sweetness
This clear and bright Junmai is a beautiful celebration of the traditional Kimoto brewing style. A master of transformation, its profile shifts dramatically with temperature, making it a reliable and versatile partner for both Japanese and Western cuisine.
When chilled, the sake is subtle and nuanced. It greets you with a transparent, clean swirl and delicate aromas of vanilla, melon, and stone fruit. On the palate, expect a medium-bodied, "bready" flavor with an oily mouthfeel and a short, crisp finish.
As it warms to room temperature or is served with gentle heat, the Kimoto technique truly shines. Warming coaxes out deeper, earthy aromas and savory notes of buttered rice, creamy cheese, and spice, balanced by a pleasant apple-like tanginess. The heat sharpens the alcohol slightly, creating a bold, acidic structure that holds up remarkably well against rich or salty foods.
Grade: Junmai (Kimoto)
Brewery: Shirakabegura (Takara)
Region: Nada, Hyogo
Rice polishing: 70%
Try pairing me with paella
Product Details
Rice variety: Gohyakumangoku
Sweet or dry: Medium sweet
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.2
Sake Meter Value +2
Food Pairing: prawn linguine, paella, vegetable risotto, fatty meats and fish such as tuna
Serving temp: Chilled to warmed to ~45C
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
