Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Saika Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo
Saika Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%
Brewery Location: Wakayama
Tasting Notes: This is a sake that is round and full-bodied, with an almost greenish, and crisp texture. Aromatics on this sake are very nuanced.
Awards:
2018 - The Fine Sake Award Japan - Premium Junmai Division, Grand Gold Medal
Size: 720ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution
Brewery: Kokonoe Saika
Founded: 1908
Profile: Kokonoe Saika is a rare brewery in that they not only brew sake but they also make vinegar as well. Situated in N. Wakayama prefecture in the city of Kinokawa, Saika was founded by Toyokichi Saika on the principles that "In order to make better vinegar we should consistently be using sake lees (aka. kasu) as the main raw material.” Furthermore, he also hoped to produce sake that people can enjoy with food together along with his vinegar. Therefore, in 1934, he began the sake production as well, staying true to his motto of providing Japanese tables with good quality vinegar and sake.
