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.

About the Brewery

Banjo Jozo Co., Ltd.

株式会社 萬乗醸造

Founded in 1647, Banjo Jozo makes Kamoshibito Kuheiji sake and wine, and grows rice in Hyogo and France.

Founded

1647

Location

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Kuheiji places rice cultivation at the beginning of its brewing story. Its work in the rice fields of Kurodasho, alongside its separate wine project in Burgundy, reflects a sustained interest in how agriculture and place shape a drink.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• terroir
• rice growing
• Burgundy dialogue

Start in the rice field. To SAKEZEN, Kuheiji invites the same curiosity about origin that a thoughtful wine inspires. Rice, harvest and place provide the context for sake with presence, structure and a strong affinity for the table.

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.