Born Gokuhizo Junmai Daiginjo
Tasting Notes
Born Gokuhizo was originally produced in 1968 with a rice polishing ratio of 40%, which translates to a 20-30% polishing ratio by today's standards. This was an incredible feat at the time since rice polishing technology was not as advanced as it is today, and breweries were submitting competition-grade sake with a 50% polishing ratio to the Annual Japan Sake Awards. Born Gokuhizo was the first Junmai Daiginjo sake commercially available in Japan in 1968. Born Gokuhizo is currently produced with a 35% rice polishing ratio due to improvements in rice polishing technology. A splendid and elegant mélange of fresh and dried fruits, florals, spices, and earthiness on the nose. Smooth, round, and lush on the palate with a broad structure. Impact after impact, this sake carries the unique complexities characteristic of Born sake. This sake is a masterpiece that showcases the prestige of its historical brewery.
Overview
Food Pairings: Dishes prepared with butter, cheese and/or olive oil, as well as Japanese cuisine.
Awards:
- 2002 - 14th International Sake Festival, Sake Art Award & 1st Place Grand Prix
- 2022 - International Wine Challenge, Gold
- 2023 - Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Best of Class
- 2023 - Texsom Awards, Gold
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml
Brewery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
Born Gokuhizo was originally produced in 1968 with a rice polishing ratio of 40%, which translates to a 20-30% polishing ratio by today's standards. This was an incredible feat at the time since rice polishing technology was not as advanced as it is today, and breweries were submitting competition-grade sake with a 50% polishing ratio to the Annual Japan Sake Awards. Born Gokuhizo was the first Junmai Daiginjo sake commercially available in Japan in 1968. Born Gokuhizo is currently produced with a 35% rice polishing ratio due to improvements in rice polishing technology. A splendid and elegant mélange of fresh and dried fruits, florals, spices, and earthiness on the nose. Smooth, round, and lush on the palate with a broad structure. Impact after impact, this sake carries the unique complexities characteristic of Born sake. This sake is a masterpiece that showcases the prestige of its historical brewery.
Overview
Food Pairings: Dishes prepared with butter, cheese and/or olive oil, as well as Japanese cuisine.
Awards:
- 2002 - 14th International Sake Festival, Sake Art Award & 1st Place Grand Prix
- 2022 - International Wine Challenge, Gold
- 2023 - Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Best of Class
- 2023 - Texsom Awards, Gold
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml
Brewery Profile
Trade Resources
Specification Sheets & Bottle Images
Tasting Notes
Born Gokuhizo was originally produced in 1968 with a rice polishing ratio of 40%, which translates to a 20-30% polishing ratio by today's standards. This was an incredible feat at the time since rice polishing technology was not as advanced as it is today, and breweries were submitting competition-grade sake with a 50% polishing ratio to the Annual Japan Sake Awards. Born Gokuhizo was the first Junmai Daiginjo sake commercially available in Japan in 1968. Born Gokuhizo is currently produced with a 35% rice polishing ratio due to improvements in rice polishing technology. A splendid and elegant mélange of fresh and dried fruits, florals, spices, and earthiness on the nose. Smooth, round, and lush on the palate with a broad structure. Impact after impact, this sake carries the unique complexities characteristic of Born sake. This sake is a masterpiece that showcases the prestige of its historical brewery.
Overview
Food Pairings: Dishes prepared with butter, cheese and/or olive oil, as well as Japanese cuisine.
Awards:
- 2002 - 14th International Sake Festival, Sake Art Award & 1st Place Grand Prix
- 2022 - International Wine Challenge, Gold
- 2023 - Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Best of Class
- 2023 - Texsom Awards, Gold
Specifications
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml