Basic Information
Brand: Kiminoi
[keemi-noy]
Nickname: Emperor's Well
Quality: Junmai Ginjo, Yamahai
Seimai Buai: Rice milled to 58 %.
Alcohol: 15-16 % by volume
Size, BPC & UPC Code:
720ml/12 844650015010
300ml/12 844650015027
Producer
Producer: Kiminoi [keemi-noy]
Shuzo Founded: 1842
Owned by: Tanaka Family
Location: 3-11, Shimomachi, Myokou-shi,
Niigata 944-0048, JAPAN
Website: www.niigatasake.com
Toji (Master
Brewer): Hiroshi Hayatsu
Hayatsu-san has been working with sake for three decades.
Ingredients & technical data
Rice: Gohyaku-man-goku
Water: On-site well water.
Soft water
Yeast: Kyokai #10
No sulfites, no preservatives.
SMV: +2 Acidity: 1.6 Amino acids: 1.5
Other information
Serving temp. : Serve chilled (53-59°F/12-15°C), or warmed
(113-122°F/ 45-50°C).
Tasting note: Rich aromas, complex flavors, and elegant clean finish.
Food Pairing: Full flavored or rich dishes. Tempura. Grilled seafood with
rich sauce.
This sake is produced by a
traditional time-consuming method for preparing yeast starter called “Yamahai”,
which gives elusive “Umami” or richness and fullness of the flavor.
This yamahai sake won a gold medal at
“Joy of Sake” (the US National Sake Appraisal) in 2006.
Kiminoi has won gold awards at Japan
National Sake Competition in 2008, 07, 06, 04, 03, etc.