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Description
Higen ('Secret Illusion') is Asama Shuzo's flagship premium brand, a Daiginjo using Yamada Nishiki polished to 40% that has earned IWC gold medal recognition. Brewed at 600 meters elevation in Gunma's cold, dry Asama mountain climate with soft mountain spring water, it showcases the purity and floral elegance that Japan's most demanding sake competitions reward.
Specifications
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
Sake TypeWhat is Daiginjo?
Highly aromatic and elegant, with added alcohol to enhance floral notes.
Learn more about DaiginjoPrice information is only available in Japan.
Asama Shuzo Co.,Ltd
Gunma
At the factory completed in September 1998, with the skills of the brewer and the thorough quality control, we are particular about the highest raw materials for local sake that satisfies sake lovers. We are working to make sake that will please our customers by taking advantage of the harsh colds of winter, which grows the flavor of natural water and sake that springs out from the locals.
Est.1872
BrandHigen
Address30-8 Naganohara Naganohara Azuma Gunma
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