Kikusui Brewing Company

Shibata-shi Junmai Ginjo Sake

9.274 ratings
9.314 pro ratings
Niigata, Japan
Rice
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

Light and crisp, with many floral and fruit layers. A hint of sweetness.

Light and crisp, with many floral and fruit layers. A hint of sweetness.

May 8th, 2022
Blaine Brown

Great beginner's sake, she makes a fabulous host.

Great beginner's sake, she makes a fabulous host.

1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Tropical fruit, pear, and orange zest. M- acid. M body. M+ alc.

Tropical fruit, pear, and orange zest. M- acid. M body. M+ alc.

Jan 3rd, 2017
Nils Bernstein

Just what I want in a sake - very clean & crisp (& easy-drinking) but with a lot of melon/banana fruit on palate & floral vibes as well.

Just what I want in a sake - very clean & crisp (& easy-drinking) but with a lot of melon/banana fruit on palate & floral vibes as well.

Feb 12th, 2016
Todd Alexander

Chrysanthemum water.

Chrysanthemum water.

Feb 7th, 2016
Jusden Aumand

Too cold and you miss the depth this sake can deliver

Too cold and you miss the depth this sake can deliver

Jan 16th, 2016
Rebecca New

So yummy with our sushi!

So yummy with our sushi!

Nov 29th, 2012
Emily Matheny

Maybe my favorite sale now. Very subtle flavor; uber drinkable!

Maybe my favorite sale now. Very subtle flavor; uber drinkable!

Jun 30th, 2018
Alan Doughty

60% Drier style with soft anise, savory, almost mushroom and chocolate to it's restrained fruit.

60% Drier style with soft anise, savory, almost mushroom and chocolate to it's restrained fruit.

Mar 8th, 2017
Phil

Chrysanthemum Mist. Cool.

Chrysanthemum Mist. Cool.

Oct 2nd, 2016