Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo

9.1135 ratings
9.125 pro ratings
Niigata, Japan
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Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

VG Senjyo Gingo - aromatic 15% abv

VG Senjyo Gingo - aromatic 15% abv

Aug 21st, 2023
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.4

Big, thick, rich mouth feel. Seems to be best at room temp to get all the flavors.

Big, thick, rich mouth feel. Seems to be best at room temp to get all the flavors.

3 people found it helpfulJul 16th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.7

There's a reason this is the most famous junmai daiginjo around. It's the Krug Grand Cuvée of sakes. Killer floral and rainwater complexion tinged with lychee and cucumber.

There's a reason this is the most famous junmai daiginjo around. It's the Krug Grand Cuvée of sakes. Killer floral and rainwater complexion tinged with lychee and cucumber.

2 people found it helpfulJun 18th, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.0

Dry...

Dry...

Mar 23rd, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

Elegant nose. Honey and white flowers. Asian pear. M- acid. M body and M+ alc. layered with a long finish.

Elegant nose. Honey and white flowers. Asian pear. M- acid. M body and M+ alc. layered with a long finish.

Jan 3rd, 2017
Mike Sinor

Pretty Badass Sake....wow

Pretty Badass Sake....wow

Jun 12th, 2016
Jusden Aumand

Very clean with some weight for Nigata. Wishing for a bit more complexity

Very clean with some weight for Nigata. Wishing for a bit more complexity

Apr 16th, 2016
Jeff Perlegos

Favorite sake of the night. Superb

Favorite sake of the night. Superb

Jan 21st, 2015
Scott Wren

Crisp. Refreshing.

Crisp. Refreshing.

Jan 9th, 2015
Mia Nichetti-Bustamante

White flowers and gorgeous.

White flowers and gorgeous.

Dec 29th, 2014