Basic Information
Brand: Kirin-zan
Type of sake: Junmai
Daiginjo
Seimai Buai: Rice milled to 45 %
Alcohol: 15-16% by volume
Size, BPC & UPC Code:
1.8 liter, 6-pack 844650025026
720 ml, 6-pack 844650025002
Producer
Producer: Kirinzan Shuzo Founded: circa 1820
Owned by: Saito Family
Location: 46 Tsugawa, Aga-machi, Higashi-kanbara-gun, Niigata 959-4402, JAPAN
Website: www.niigatasake.com
Toji (Master
Brewer): Takeo Goto
Goto-san has been making sake for
over 20 years. He works in the
local rice fields in the summer months and brews the rice in the fall &
winter.
Ingredients & technical data
Rice: Gohyaku-man-goku
Water: soft
water
Yeast: G901
SMV: +3 Acidity: 1.3 Amino acids: 1.2
No sulfites, no preservatives.
Other information
Serving temp. : Serve
chilled (50-59°F or 10-15°C).
Tasting Notes: Elegant, refined, citrusy on the palate.
Reminiscent of a clean mountain stream.
Food pairing: White
fish & shellfish – raw, steamed or grilled.
Chicken - roasted or grilled.
Kirinzan Shuzo is located near Mt.
Kirin (= Kirin-zan) in Tsugawa where beautiful rivers run through. Kirin, a mythical
creature much like a flying unicorn, is believed to bring about happiness.
Kirinzan Shuzo has won gold medals at
Japan National Sake Competition in 2009, 2008, 2007, etc.