Kaganoi Junmaishu

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Description

Kaganoi Junmaishu is a pure-rice sake from Itoigawa's Kaganoi Sake Brewery, polished to 65% using locally grown rice and the brewery's medium-hard water, which imparts greater depth and umami than typical Niigata sake. The subtle aroma leads to a full-bodied, rice-forward palate with crisp acidity in the finish.

Specifications

CategoryJunmai

RegionNiigata

BreweryKaganoi Shuzo Co.,Ltd

BrandKaganoi

SMV+2

Acidity1.7

ABV15%

Polish Ratio65%

Flavor Profile

Subtle

Aromatic

Light

Full

Sweet

Dry

Low acid

High acid

Aroma and body are estimated from the category and polishing ratio. SMV and acidity are published values.

Sake TypeWhat is Junmai?

Pure rice sake with rich umami depth — the everyday staple of Japan.

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José António Braga

Sep 11, 2025, 9:21 PM

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Kaganoi Shuzo Co.,Ltd

Nigata

A newly built new storehouse was completed in March 2018 following the Kita -fire of Itoigawa -shi station that occurred in December 2016. We work hard to make better liquor in our heart, with "building up and making sake that is faithful to the basics".

Est.1650

BrandKaganoi

Address2-3-5 Omachi Itoigawa Niigata

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Derived from this sake’s published spec (SMV and acidity).

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