Banshu Ikkon 'Yamada Nishiki' Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

Crafted with the finest Grade A Yokowa Yamada Nishiki rice milled to 35%, this Junmai Daiginjo from Sanyohai Brewery embodies elegance and restraint. Subtle aromas of underripe melon give way to tropical notes of dragonfruit and lychee, offering a refined and delicate flavor profile. Despite the rich potential of its premium ingredients, this sake leans towards a more understated, welcoming character—perfect for both food pairing and quiet contemplation.

This Banshu Ikkon Junmai Daiginjo captures the essence of Hyogo's legendary sake rice with a gentle, refined expression, making it an exceptional choice for connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts alike.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Grade A Yokowa Yamada Nishiki (Hyogo Prefecture)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
Yeast: Kyokai #901
Water: Soft Hyonosen Mountain Water
ABV: 15%

Overview

Food Pairings: Pairs beautifully with slices of toro fatty tuna, beef carpaccio, wagyu beef tataki, or lightly seasoned seafood dishes. Its subtle fruit profile also complements delicate appetizers and creamy textures.

About the Brewery

Sanyohai Shuzo Co., Ltd.

山陽盃酒造株式会社

A Shiso brewery founded in 1837 and known for Banshu Ikkon, brewed only from Hyogo rice and local Ibo River-system water.

Founded

1837

Location

Shiso, Hyogo, Japan

Brewing philosophy

It spares neither time nor effort, expressing Banshu's rice, water and climate in sake meant to improve a meal rather than impress only on the first sip.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• Ibo River water
• Hyogo rice terraces
• shared cup

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Smooth and quietly savory, with soft-water roundness, clear local-rice identity and a food-enhancing finish.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.