• TOYO BIJIN Junmai Daiginjo Tokugin Aiyama (720ml)
  • TOYO BIJIN Junmai Daiginjo Tokugin Aiyama (720ml)

TOYO BIJIN Junmai Daiginjo Tokugin Aiyama (720ml) 東洋美人 純米大吟醸 播州愛山 特吟

The finest sake within the Toyo Bijin line-up, Aiyama rice grown in Banshu, an area of Hyogo most famous for growing the best of the varietal, shared also by the Jyuyonndai brand, offers a plush & lusicous mouthfeel & intricately weaved with fleeting umami & white lilies.

style
rich and complex
availability
year round
on the palate
lush umami/ mild sweetness and anis
on the nose
white lilies and date
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
40%
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Passion & dedication of Sumikawa-san, captured within this enchanting bottle of sake, a favourite among connoisseurs and fans of the Jyuyonndai brand.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
yamaguchi
Rice
banshu aiyama
Alcohol
16%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+1
Acidity
1.3
Water Source
water from underground aquifer via brewery-owned well
Yeast
flower yeast

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
sashimi | french cuisine
Serving temperature
11°-16°
Serving vessels
white wine glass

Sumikawa Brewery澄川酒造

Mr. Takafumi Sumikawa, the 4th generation Kuramoto, was someone who was sure of his path to brewing. He studied at the Brewing department of Tokyo Agricultural University and trained at the Takagi brewery even while he was still a student under the tutelage of Mr. Takagi Akinori, the makers of the ever popular Jyuyondai brand. He joined his family’s brewery thereafter, and became both Kuramoto and Toji. Mr. Sumikawa is considered a top brew master of his generation. Aiming for a gorgeous sake which is clear and umami rich, Toyo Bijin Sake is refined and elegant, with just the right balance of floral and fruity notes. The name Toyo Bijin, which means Eastern Beauty, fits the pristine style of the brew and its aesthetic perfectly, so much so that the Junmai Daiginjo Ichiban Matoi was even chosen to be served at the Japan Russia Summit in 2016.