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JOKIGEN · Kano Shuzo · Kaga, Ishikawa, est. 1819

JOKIGEN Yamahai Junmai

常きげん 山廃純米

Rice umami, Yamahai acidity and a dry, decisive finish.

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Yamahai JunmaiBacchus Global cold-chain mark
RiceGohyakumangoku
Polish65%
ABV15%
Volume720 ml
MethodYamahai
StyleJunmai
The sake

A classic Yamahai Junmai

Made from Gohyakumangoku polished to 65%, this Junmai places rice umami at the centre. Yamahai brings a creamy lactic depth and a firm line of acidity, while the finish remains dry and direct.

Taste profile

How it tastes

Sensory profile

Rich rice umami and a calm lactic note develop into an earthy, layered middle. Acidity holds the character together before a clean, dry finish.

That earthy depth stays intact with air, while the acidity keeps a crisp edge beneath it.

The brewery

Kaga, Ishikawa — Yamahai at three scales

Kano Shuzo was founded in Kaga, Ishikawa in 1819. Its three JOKIGEN Yamahai bottlings move from a rice-led Junmai to Junmai-Ginjo and Daiginjo, keeping acidity and depth central to the house vocabulary.

Awards

Verified for this bottling

GoldKura Master 2024 — Classic Fermentation category
GoldKura Master 2021 — Junmai category

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Question 1

Which rice is used?

  1. Gohyakumangoku
  2. Yamada Nishiki
  3. Iwai
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Correct answer: A — Gohyakumangoku

Answer: Gohyakumangoku. The linked section gives the source detail.

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Question 2

What is the rice polishing ratio?

  1. 40%
  2. 65%
  3. 90%
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Correct answer: B — 65%

Answer: 65%. The linked section gives the source detail.

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Question 3

Which starter method is listed?

  1. Only quick starter
  2. Only kimoto
  3. Yamahai
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Correct answer: C — Yamahai

Answer: Yamahai. The linked section gives the source detail.

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Culinary affinity

At the table

  • Grilled fish
  • Roast poultry
  • Mushrooms
  • Moderately spiced Thai dishes

Pairing guide — Sake

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