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Description
Yamada Nishiki polished to 35% with Kumamoto No. 9 yeast defines this Sado Island daiginjo from Hokusetsu under the YK35 label, winner of ISC 2025 Gold and WGOA 2024 Gold. Melon and honeydew aroma with the hallmark precision of competition-grade Niigata brewing.
Specifications
CategoryDaiginjo
RegionNiigata · Niigata Daiginjo →
BrandHokusetsu
RiceYamada Nishiki
SMV+2.9
ABV16%
Polish Ratio35%
Flavor Profile
Subtle
Aromatic
Light
Full
Sweet
Dry
Aroma and body are estimated from the category and polishing ratio. SMV and acidity are published values.
From the brewery
酒造好適米の山田錦を35%まで磨き上げ、長期低温醗酵で生まれた手造りの大吟醸酒です。芳醇な香りと繊細で深みのある味わいのハーモニーを心ゆくまでご堪能下さい。Original text from the brewery, in Japanese.
Sake TypeWhat is Daiginjo?
Highly aromatic and elegant, with added alcohol to enhance floral notes.
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Hokusetsu Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Nigata
Food is responsible for the bridge of culture through the world's common language sake
We thank Sado's blessings of nature, and we value sake brewing that focuses on rice, water and climate. Kita -Snow continues to drink even at NOBU, a restaurant that attracts celebrities such as NY, LA, London, and Hong Kong.
Est.1872
BrandHokusetsu
Address2377-2 Tokuwa Sado Niigata
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