Kuheiji Human Junmai Daiginjo Kamoshibito Kuheiji | 醸し人九平次 (萬乗醸造)

Kuheiji Human Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

Kamoshibito Kuheiji HUMAN is the richest of Kuheiji’s Yamada Nishiki 45 series, deliberately crafted to emphasize umami supported by elegant sweetness. It offers a luxurious palate of acacia honey and creamy candied citrus peel, enveloped in a dense yet smooth texture. A gentle acidity provides refreshing balance, leading to a clean and graceful finish, a sake that truly lives up to its inclusive name: accessible to all who claim to be human.

A harmonious blend of rich umami and refined sweetness, Kamoshibito Kuheiji HUMAN is a beautifully crafted sake, warmed by texture yet refreshed by balance, truly a sensation for the senses.

Specifications

Region: Aichi Prefecture, JapanClass: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamadanishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 45%
ABV: 15%
Style: Pasteurized once, aged in bottle
Brewing Method: 100% handcrafted
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Available Size: 720ml

Overview

Serve well-chilled in a wine glass to fully appreciate its silky texture and layered complexity. Ideal pairings include aged cheeses or dishes finished with creamy sauces, where its umami-rich structure enhances the overall harmony.

About the Brewery
Nagoya Brewery, Aichi Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

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.

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.

Sake brewer tying a batch designation tag to an amber bottle

Sake Designations

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

Friends sharing warm sake cups around a dining table

Versatile Enjoyment

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