Kuroushi Hiougi Junmai Daiginjo Nate Shuzo | 名手酒造 (黑牛)

Kuroushi Hiougi Junmai Daiginjo

$245.00 USD

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Tasting Notes

Brewed by Nate Shuzo in Wakayama Prefecture, Kuroushi Hiougi is an elegant Junmai Daiginjo that captivates with warm aromas of tropical fruits, accented by a gentle sweetness and vibrant acidity. Crafted from highly polished rice (28% remaining), it offers a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, while layers of refined umami unfold gracefully on the palate. The balance between fruitiness, acidity, and umami creates a delicate yet memorable finish that embodies the brewery’s refined style.

Kuroushi Hiougi is a masterful expression of Nate Shuzoten’s craftsmanship, offering tropical fruit aromas, silky texture, and a refined balance of umami and acidity, an elegant Junmai Daiginjo that leaves a lasting impression.

Specifications

Region: Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
SMV: +3
Rice Polishing Ratio: 28%
ABV: 17%
Acidity: 1.4
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Size: 720ml

Overview

Best enjoyed chilled (8–12 °C) to highlight its tropical fragrance and silky texture. Pairs beautifully with dashi-based dishes, delicate white-fleshed fish sashimi, or lightly seasoned seafood, where its elegance and nuanced flavors can truly shine.

About the Brewery
KAINAN, WAKAYAMA Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

Nate Shuzoten Co., Ltd.

株式会社名手酒造店

A Kuroe, Kainan brewery founded in 1866 and best known for Kuroushi.

Founded
1866
Location
Kainan, Wakayama, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Its mission is heartfelt, genuine and approachable brewing that protects environment and tradition, supports human connection and grows with the region.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

  • black ox
  • Kuroe streetscape
  • rice and water

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Savory and rounded, led by rice umami and supported by purposeful acidity and a satisfying finish.

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.

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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

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