KAGURA Junmai-Daiginjo White Non-filter Genshu
Kyoto Iwai rice, unfiltered richness and a long, fine line.
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Beyond the name of Iwai rice
Aya imagines a rice variety's personality from its name, while Kenji gently brings her back to the facts. Their conversation follows Iwai's history in Kyoto, then the rice polishing and sake finishing behind KAGURA White. Runs about 8 minutes 51 seconds.
Question 1
Which rice does the page list?
- Kyoto-grown Iwai
- Yamada Nishiki
- Gohyakumangoku
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A — Kyoto-grown Iwai
This expression uses Iwai sake rice grown in Kyoto Prefecture.
Question 2
Which finishing treatment matches the page?
- Filtered and diluted, with no pasteurisation
- Unfiltered and undiluted, then pasteurised once
- Pasteurised twice, then matured in a cask
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Correct answer: B — Unfiltered and undiluted, then pasteurised once
The sake is unfiltered and undiluted, then pasteurised once; it is not the nama expression.
Question 3
What is Senshin-i?
- The yeast name
- A rice-polishing machine
- Well water used by the brewery
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Correct answer: C — Well water used by the brewery
The page identifies Senshin-i as the brewery’s well water.
White, the KAGURA flagship
White is made entirely from Kyoto-grown Iwai rice, polished to 35%. It is unfiltered and undiluted, then pasteurised once and stored at ice temperature. The result joins an aromatic profile with the quiet weight of genshu.
How it tastes
Mango, apricot, white grape and muscat are layered with a soft lactic note. A smooth, concentrated mouthfeel balances sweetness, acidity, bitterness and a subtle earthy edge, finishing long and fine.
The sweetness, acidity and bitterness stay in balance, with the earthy edge settling into a long, fine finish.
Kyoto, a brewery restored in its historic centre
Matsui Shuzo was founded in 1726. Brewing resumed in central Kyoto in 2009, using water from the Senshin-i well. KAGURA brings together Kyoto-grown Iwai rice, small-scale brewing and a clear, rice-led style.
Matsunoo Taisha Sake-1 Grand Prix
The Sake-1 Grand Prix is decided by visitors voting for their preferred brewery. These are results for KAGURA / Matsui Shuzo, not awards for this exact bottling. View the official results.
At the table
- Dashi-led Japanese dishes
- Herb-led Western dishes
- Complex Thai dishes with herbs
- Shellfish
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