Kato Kichibee Shoten | 加藤吉平商店 (梵)

Born Chogin Junmai Daiginjo

$310.00 USD

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Quantity

Shipping & Returns

Shipping
Orders are typically shipped within 2 business days after we receive your order. Orders received close to the weekend may ship the following Monday. Alcohol delivery requires an adult signature (21+) and is available only in eligible U.S. states. View shipping policy.

Returns
All sales are final once shipped. Damaged or incorrect items must be reported within 48 hours of delivery for replacement or refund assistance. View refund policy.

Explore the Same Brand:

Born

Tasting Notes

Born Chogin delivers a profound sensory experience. It opens with an elegant, highly complex bouquet of honeydew melon, ripe white pear, and delicate white blossoms. On the palate, the extreme 20% polishing and 5-year ice-aging create an ethereal, silken texture that glides effortlessly. It reveals a deeply layered umami and a rich, rounded sweetness, culminating in a pristine, breathtakingly clean finish.

Best enjoyed chilled to fully appreciate its profound elegance. It serves as a brilliant bridge across various culinary traditions, pairing exceptionally well with a wide variety of premium fish and meat dishes across Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines.

Specifications

Region: Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: 100% Contract-Grown Yamada Nishiki (Hyogo Prefecture Special Area A)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 20%
ABV: 16%
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Available Sizes: 720ml

Overview

"Chogin" represents the absolute zenith of Japanese sake culture and Kato Kichibee Shoten's brewing mastery. This ultimate Junmai Daiginjo is meticulously handmade using 100% contract-grown Yamada Nishiki rice, sourced exclusively from the prestigious Special Area A in Hyogo Prefecture. The rice is pushed to an extreme 20% milling ratio, discarding 80% of the grain to extract only the purest core. The brew is then carefully aged at a freezing -10°C (14°F) for five full years. This uncompromising dedication to time, temperature, and the highest quality ingredients results in a masterpiece of unparalleled luxury.

Because of its extraordinary refinement, Born Chogin transcends ordinary accolades. It is a highly revered sake famously selected for Japanese Imperial ceremonies and frequently served at government state banquets to welcome foreign dignitaries.

Honors & Awards:

Official Sake for Japanese Imperial Ceremonies & State Banquets
Gold Medal – U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge (IWC)

The Essence of Fine Sake

We highlight these timeless elements.

Origin & Terroir

Brewed in traditional sake breweries, shaped by pure water and unique climate.

Rice Polishing

Polished to the core for a clean, refined flavor in every sip.

Classic Grades

From Daiginjo to Junmai, each bottle follows time-honored classifications.

Versatile Enjoyment

Refreshing when chilled, rich when warmed — savor sake in every season.