SENKINISSEI

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Description

SENKINISSEI is a junmai daiginjo using Yamada Nishiki polished to 35% from Senkin in Tochigi. The Issei (first generation) label marks the pinnacle of Senkin's daiginjo range, where Yamada Nishiki polished to near-half its original size is fermented with the same source water used to grow the rice.

Specifications

CategoryJunmai Daiginjo

RegionTochigi

BrewerySenkin

BrandSenkin

RiceYamada Nishiki

Polish Ratio35%

Flavor Profile

Sweet

Dry

Light

Full

Crisp

Rich

Low Acid

High Acid

Smooth

Complex

Sake TypeWhat is Junmai Daiginjo?

The pinnacle of sake — pure rice, no added alcohol, extraordinary precision.

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Price information is only available in Japan.

Senkin

Tochigi

Founded in 1806. With "old but new craftmanship" as their motto, they focus on the traditional "kimoto" brewing method and are attempting to bring their rice production in-house.

Est.1806

BrandSENKIN

AddressTochigi 106 BABA SAKURA-SHI TOCHIGI 329-1321 Japan

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