Hatsuhinode Junmai Daiginjo

Description

Hatsuhinode Junmai Daiginjo is a masterful blend of two Kyoto-grown sake rices: Iwai and Kyō no Kagayaki, both polished to a refined 40%. Rather than choosing one rice, master brewer Takao Kuraoka marries the two, adding them in four careful stages during the long, cold winter fermentation. This classic yodan method lets each rice express itself fully while keeping the sake impeccably clean and free of rough edges.The moment it touches the glass, a bright honeydew-melon fragrance rises. The first sip is cool and transparent, carrying the fresh, almost crystalline clarity of Kyō no Kagayaki, then the gentle, lingering sweetness of Iwai quietly unfolds. Layer by layer, the aroma blooms on the palate, finishing with a silky, precise cut that leaves the mouth refreshed.Elegant yet approachable, it’s the rare daiginjo that feels just as at home with delicate sashimi as it does with richer grilled dishes, and it does it all at a price that makes it an everyday luxury.