Ryujin Junmai Daiginjo Nama Zume Ryujin Shuzo | 龍神酒造

Ryujin Junmai Daiginjo Nama Zume

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Tasting Notes

This special Nama-zume sake from Ryujin Shuzo (Gunma Prefecture) greets the senses with a bright citrus aroma and elegant sweetness. Its texture is smooth and clean, leading to a sharp, refreshing finish. Crafted from high-quality Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50%, its uninhibited vibrancy showcases the brewery’s skill and dedication to freshness.

A rare, in-season sake from Ryujin Ay, delivering zesty citrus aroma, delicate sweetness, and a clean, invigorating finish, raw, vibrant, and pure, a compelling expression of Nama-zume artistry.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Daiginjo (Nama-zume, limited)
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 15–16%
Serving Temperature: Chilled
Size: 720ml

 

Overview

Serve chilled as a captivating aperitif or pair with any Japanese dish, where its clarity and balance elevate the flavors and cleanse the palate.

About the Brewery
Headquarters, Tatebayashi, Gunma Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

Ryujin Shuzo Co., Ltd.

龍神酒造株式会社

A Tatebayashi brewery producing Oze no Yukidoke and Ryujin.

Location
Tatebayashi, Gunma, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Ryujin uses very soft well water and works with rice varieties such as Yamada Nishiki, Omachi and Aiyama to bring out their individual character. Its brewing philosophy pairs inherited techniques with careful experimentation, emphasizing where and why hands-on work matters.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

  • Tatebayashi
  • fruit-led
  • juicy finish

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Fresh, fruit-forward and juicy, with individual releases varying in expression.

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.