Kitaya 39 Shizuku Shibori Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

This exquisite sake presents aromas of wild strawberries and plums with hints of honeysuckle, golden raisin, and minerals. It is structured and nuanced on the palate with toasty flavors of baked stone fruits and almond flower. The experience concludes with cherry blossom and a touch of earth on the silky finish. It is best enjoyed chilled and served in stemware to fully appreciate its complex, competition-level aromatic profile.

Specifications

Region: Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Special Process: Shizuku Shibori (Gravity-draw method)
Rice: Yamada-Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 39%
SMV (Sake Meter Value): +1.0
ABV: 15–16%
Serving Temperature: Chilled (Room temperature is also acceptable)
Size: 720ml

Overview

Translating to "Pleasureful Family" in English, Kitaya 39 is a competition-spec Junmai Daiginjo that represents the pinnacle of Kyushu's brewing craftsmanship. It is produced using premium Yamada-Nishiki sake-brewing rice that has been meticulously milled to 39%. What truly sets this exceptional sake apart is its special extraction process: it is a shizuku shibori sake, meaning it is extracted solely by gravity-draw. This delicate, pressure-free technique ensures the purest, most elegant liquid is collected, delivering an unmatched sensory experience.

Awards:

• 90 Points (Excellent, Highly Recommended) – Ultimate Wine Challenge 2016

About the Brewery

Kitaya Co., Ltd.

株式会社 喜多屋

Founded in Yame in 1820, Kitaya makes sake and shochu under a name expressing the wish to spread joy through alcohol.

Founded

1820

Location

Yame, Fukuoka, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Preserve the founding spirit and the family rule that the owner should brew personally, protecting sake culture while creating joy and inspiration.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• Yame
• joy through sake
• owner-brewer tradition

Polished Kyushu sake with generous aroma, supple fruit and a celebratory, finely made profile.

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.