Misen Ginjyo - 50cl Boxed - Sake Chugoku Jozo Co.

Sake Chugoku Jozo Co.
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Sake · 50 cl · 15.5% vol · Fruity, floral, slightly sweet

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Technical information
Producer Sake Chugoku Jozo Co.
Type Sake
Aromatic profile Fruity, floral, slightly sweet
Ingredients Rice, water, koji (Aspergillus oryzae)
Format 50 cl
Gradation 15.5%
Country Giappone
Filtration Filtered and pasteurized
Variety Sake rice (ginjyo)
Color Transparent, slightly opalescent
Consumption Serve cold or at room temperature
Misen Ginjyo represents a perfect example of Japanese brewing art, traditionally produced by the renowned Chugoku Jozo Co., a distillery that boasts a long history in the creation of high-quality spirits. Contained in a sophisticated 50cl boxed bottle, this sake proudly stands among the top choices for connoisseurs.

Produced following the Ginjyo method, Misen features a particular fermentation process where the rice is polished to remove at least 40% of its outer layer. This attention to detail ensures a purer base for fermentation, resulting in a sake with an incredibly delicate aroma and complex flavors. To the nose, it evokes floral and fruity notes with subtle hints of green apple and pear, while the taste is smooth and well-balanced, with an almond nuance and a persistent finish that leaves a pleasant freshness on the palate.

Served cold, Misen Ginjyo is capable of enhancing any type of cuisine, from traditional Japanese with sushi and sashimi to more bold and international dishes. Its elegant presentation also makes it an ideal gift for any sake enthusiast or for those wishing to explore the refinements of this traditional Japanese beverage.

For those seeking an experience that combines tradition and a refined palate, Misen Ginjyo is an indispensable choice, a true testament to the mastery of Chugoku Jozo Co. in a balanced and harmonious blend of tastes and aromas.
Producer

Sake Chugoku Jozo Co.

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Sake Chugoku Jozo Co..

Japanese producer based in Sakurao (Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima) specialized in sake (Ichidai / MISEN lines) and, since 2017, active in distillation with gin and whisky under the SAKURAO brand. Founded in 1918 as Chugoku Jozo, the company redefined its image in 2021 as SAKURAO Brewery & Distillery.
Sake (nihonshu) Japanese gin (craft gin) Japanese whisky Shochu Liqueurs
Country Japan
Region Hiroshima Prefecture
Founded 1918

Distillation

Gin: combination of maceration (steeping) and vapor infusion; Whisky: classical distillation followed by barrel aging and blending; Sake is not distilled but fermented using traditional techniques (rice/koji).

Ageing

For whiskies/blends: maturation in barrels (with different finishes depending on the label) and use of dedicated warehouses; some Togouchi products are noted for maturation in an abandoned railway tunnel and finishing in particular casks.

Raw materials

rice water koji (Aspergillus oryzae) spirits / neutral alcohol (for gin and liqueurs) local and imported botanicals (e.g. local citrus, juniper, coriander, green tea, shiso, ginger)

Representative products

Misen Ginjyo (Ichidai / MISEN line) SAKURAO Gin (Sakurao Gin Original) TOGOUCHI / Togouchi blended & single malt

Official Awards

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