Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Kinoene Hanayaka Takumi no Kaori
Kinoene Hanayaka Takumi no Kaori
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%
Brewery Location: Chiba
Food Pairings: Goes well with white fish, shrimp, scallop, and seafood dishes with light seasonings. It also goes well with western dishes such as Thai carpaccio with Genovese sauce, seafood gratin with white sauce, and cream stew.
Tasting Notes: By introducing pasteurization in a bottle, you can now enjoy the fresh taste of raw sake and the gas sensation from fermentation. It has a fruity aroma, with a refreshing sourness and a sweet aftertaste.
Awards:
National Sake Appraisal Association 2011 Gold Award, 2012 and 2014 Silver Award
Delicious Sake in a Wine Glass Award 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 Gold Award 2019 Supreme Gold Award
Kuramaster 2018 Gold Award 2015, 2017 Gold Award 2019 Supreme Gold Award
Kuramaster 2018 Gold Award
Size: 720ml
Brewery: Iinuma Honke - Kinoene Masamune
Founded: 1688~1703
Profile: They have been making sake in Chiba prefecture for 300 years, combining tradition and art with technology. Kinoene Masamune participates in the community as well by contributing to tourism, and develops & sells confections and sake-related goods to enrich local culture and commerce.