Basic Information

Brand : Kirin-zan

Type: Honjozo.

Rice polishing: 60 %

Alcohol: 15-16% by volume

Bottle size: 720ml

Case Pack: 12 bottles

UPC Code: 844650025019

Producer

Name: Kirinzan Shuzo Founded: 1838

Owned by: Saito Family

Location: 46 Tsugawa, Aga-cho,

Higashi-kanbara-gun, Niigata 959-4402 Japan

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

Toji (Sake Master): Takeo Goto

Takeo-san has been making sake for over 20 years. He oversees

both sake making and takes part in cultivating sake rice with his team.

Ingredients & Technical data

Rice: Gohyakumangoku and Yukinosei

Water: Soft water

Yeast: G901

SMV: +5 Acidity: 1.4 Amino acids: 1.3

Other Information

Suggested service: Chilled, Luke-warm or Warm.

Tasting note: Cherry blossom aroma. Dry, pure & clean taste.

Food pairing: Matches well with most of Japanese dishes, especially when served warm.

Kirinzan Shuzo is located near Mt. Kirin (= Kirin-zan). Kirin, a mythical creature much like a flying dragon, is believed to bring about happiness.