Kamoshibito Kuheiji | 醸し人九平次 (萬乗醸造)

Kuheiji Hinokishi

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Tasting Notes

One of Kuheiji’s most sought-after and limited expressions, showcasing the pinnacle of the Monryu terroir. Hinokishi opens with an elegant bouquet of melon, lychee, jasmine, and soft white florals, lifted by gentle mineral accents. As it aerates, nuanced hints of cream cheese, faint smoke, and subtle tropical notes appear, revealing layered depth. On the palate, refined acidity and a smooth, silky texture unfold gradually, accompanied by a delicate bitterness and umami that carry into a long, composed finish.

A Bridge Between Sake and Wine: Kuheiji treats sake brewing like fine winemaking. Hinokishi (The Shore) represents the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Like a fine white wine, it is designed to evolve in the glass. We recommend serving it in a Burgundy wine glass to fully unlock its complex layers of melon and citrus.

Specifications

Rice: Yamadanishiki
Polish: 35%
Alcohol: 16%
SMV / Acidity / Yeast: n/a
Notes: Limited Release

Overview

Best enjoyed well-chilled to emphasize its purity, floral lift, and graceful balance. The combination of polished texture, refined acidity, and layered complexity makes it a natural match for delicate yet flavorful dishes. Exceptionally suited to marinated salmon, poached white fish, and roasted pork, where the sake’s mineral elegance and gentle sweetness enhance both subtle and savory components.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

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Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

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Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.