Basic Information

Brand: Kiminoi [keemi-noy]

Nickname: Emperor's Well

Quality: Junmai Ginjo. Yamahai

Rice Polishing: 58 %.

Alcohol: 15-16 % by volume

Bottle size: 720ml Case Pack: 12 bottles

UPC Code: 844650015010

Producer

Name: Kiminoi [keemi-noy] Shuzo Founded: 1842

Owned by: Tanaka Family

Location: 3-11, Shimomachi, Myokou-shi, Niigata 944-0048, JAPAN

Website: http://www.kiminoi.co.jp

Toji (Sake Master): Hiroshi Hayatsu

Hiroshi-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

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.

Won a gold medal at “Joy of Sake” (the US National Sake Appraisal) in 2006.