BORN Ginsen
A smooth, clear Junmai Daiginjo made to accompany food.
Thailand · Product information
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Yamada Nishiki, polished to 50%
BORN Ginsen is a junmai daiginjo made with contract-grown Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo’s Special A districts, with a rice-polishing ratio of 50%. The producer describes a blend of sake matured at or below 0°C for up to one year.
The story behind this bottle
Through an imaginary sound studio, Aya and Kenji explore rice origins, low-temperature maturation and the words used to describe umami and a clean finish. English · about 7 minutes 59 seconds.
A silky texture, and rice umami
Gentle aromas of grapefruit and pear lead to a texture that is silky and smooth.
The rice’s umami comes through, resolving to a clear, dry finish.
Sabae, Fukui — since 1860
Kato Kichibee Shoten was established in Sabae, Fukui, in 1860. The brewery has produced junmai styles exclusively since 2003 and matures its sake below 0 °C before release. BORN’s identity is built around rice, water, time and a clean, layered house style.
Question 1
At what temperature does the Ginsen page say the blended sake was matured?
- Above 30°C
- Always at room temperature
- At or below 0°C
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C — At or below 0°C
The page describes a blend of sake matured at or below 0°C for up to one year. The 0°C figure is a temperature, not a polishing ratio.
Question 2
What does “Taste profile” compare the smooth texture to?
- Cotton
- Silk
- Stone
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B — Silk
The page describes a silky-smooth texture. Silk is a comparison of mouthfeel, not a production ingredient.
Question 3
Which two fruits are named as aroma comparisons?
- Strawberry and ume
- Vanilla and nuts
- Grapefruit and pear
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C — Grapefruit and pear
The Ginsen page describes gentle aromas suggesting grapefruit and pear. It does not say those fruits are ingredients.
Verified international recognition
International results are compiled from Kato Kichibee Shoten’s official award archive and grouped by competition. Existing exact-label IWC and Japanese competition records are retained. Different products and specifications are excluded.
Delicate seafood and a clear finish
Seafood, white fish and delicate Japanese dishes share an affinity with the sake’s gentle aroma and clear finish.
- White fish sashimi
- Shellfish and shrimp starters
- Grilled fish
- Dashi-forward Japanese dishes
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