Description
About the Sake
Don’t let the Futsushu (everyday sake) classification fool you — Kirinzan Classic takes the concept of daily sake to new heights. While most breweries focus on showcasing premium ginjo styles, Kirinzan takes immense pride in this entry-level expression, crafting it with the same care and precision as their finest bottles.
Made from Gohyaku Mangoku and Koshi Ibuki sake rice polished to 65% — beyond the requirements for even the premium Honjozo grade — all rice is sourced directly from small farmers in the local agricultural cooperative, none farther than five miles from the brewery. Brewed with soft Niigata mountain water in the house style: dry, clean, light-bodied, and beautifully balanced.
Tasting Notes
Dry and clean with notes of hazelnut and toasted rice, a gentle minerality, and a crisp, refreshing finish. Light-bodied and food-friendly — never competing with a dish, only enhancing it.
Serving
Versatile and approachable — excellent served chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed (nurukan).
Food Pairing
The ultimate food sake — pairs beautifully with sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, tempura, yakitori, ramen, and izakaya-style dishes.
Product Details
- Producer: Kirinzan Brewery
- Style: Futsushu (Everyday Sake)
- Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku & Koshi Ibuki
- Polishing Ratio: 65%
- Sake Meter Value: +6 (Dry)
- Acidity: 1.3
- ABV: 15–16%
- Region: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- Format: 720ml
