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Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo

These two categories represent the best of the best, the “A-list” in the sake maker’s industry. 


The Junmai Daiginjo category has the highest standards of milling rates in the sake market with a minimum of 50% rice polishing and 50% remaining.  But that standard is often surpassed by brewers looking to push the rice milling envelope that results in sakes that can be milled down to 35% down to 23% and even 7% remaining figures. These Ultra and Uber Junmai Daiginjo all drink with an elegance and sophistication of flavors and complexities. The entire category is exceptional for consuming on special occasions and gifting. Junmai Daiginjo sakes are fantastic on their own and great with Champagne fare and elegant appetizers. They are always served chilled.  


The Daiginjo category has the same milling standards of 50% removal and 50% remaining but sake makers add a little “brewer’s alcohol” to lighten the brew and bring out more aromatics and softer textures. When sake maker’s send their brews to National Sake Appraisals and Competitions they usually send their Daiginjo sake. They are the ultimate Competition sakes that just jump out of the glass. Always served chilled they pair well with shellfish, sushi, sashimi, and elegant cocktail passing fare.

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    Ichinokura Junmai Daiginjo "Kura no Hana"

    melon, berries, comfort.
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    This sake made with a special Miyagi Prefecture brewing rice called Kura no Hana has a rich nose filled with strawberry, honeydew melon, and floral...

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    Miyosakae Tenmi Junmai Daiginjo "Taste of Heaven"

    a parade of flavors on a bright day.
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    The nose on this extremely well-packaged sake is a tapestry of blueberry, pear, mango, and honeydew wafts. This very bright and fruit-forward Daigi...

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    Heiwa Shuzo KID Junmai Daiginjo

    fruity, silky, balanced.
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    We’ve been waiting a long time for this "work of art" sake to be available in the US. The nose on this special brew is a lively collection of cherr...

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    Shirataki Jozen Junmai Daiginjo "Indigo"

    velvet, elegant, complex.
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    The aroma field on this extremely elegant and tasty Daiginjo is an array of grapefruit, melon, cooked pear, banana, and oatmeal elements. This sake...

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    Kokuryu Ryu Daiginjo "Gold Dragon"

    complex, flinty, dry.
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    The nose is filled with pineapple, koji rice, taffy, and white flower blossoms. The prototypical Daiginjo experience with a flavor that is there, a...

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    Kubota Hekiju Junmai Daiginjo “100 Ostentatious-nesses”

    ripe pear, grape, stellar.
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    This Daiginjo is the perfect example of a Niigata-style sake known as tanrei karakuchi or light and dry. Hekijyu has nutmeg and pear on the nose, a...

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    Gasanryu Kisaragi Daiginjo "February"

    bright, crisp, slippery.
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    The nose on this award-winning sake is a subtle collection of melon, pear and peach aromas. And yet another amazing sake from a killer brewery that...

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    Akitabare Suirakuten Daiginjo "Heaven of Tipsy Delight"

    subtle, gentle, superb.
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    This incredibly nuanced sake has a vivid nose filled with berries, mangos, white grapes, and clover honey elements. Talk about a gentle sake! This ...

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    Kamonishiki Junmai Daiginjo Namachozo BY 2023 "Tank 132"

    clean, fresh, complex.
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Dewazakura Daiginjo "Mountain Cherry"

    dry, fruity, amazing.
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    The nose on this special sake from an award-winning brewery is plump with plum, berry, grape, peach, and floral elements. A perfect example of a wi...

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    Harada Junmai Daiginjo "Master Creation"

    round, tropical, luxurious.
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    The nose on this stellar Junmai Daiginjo is a cool collection of crème brulee, cantaloupe, honeydew, banana, rose water, and mint aromas. Are you r...

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    Amabuki Junmai Daiginjo Kimoto "Rhododendron"

    cooked fruit pie tartness.
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    This brewery is famous for making sakes using “hana” or flower yeasts (kobo). The nose on this traditionally made Kimoto style sake that is made wi...

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    Suehiro Ken Daiginjo "The Sword"

    minerals, balanced, clean.
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    The nose on one of the original “OG” exported premium Daiginjo brews is a clean collection of pear, mineral water, lavender, strawberry, melon, and...

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    Masumi Nanago Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo "Seventh Heaven"

    young pear, crisp, complex.
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    The nose on this newly packaged and formulated Junmai Daiginjo has a mild collection of melon, pear, peach, cherry, mango, and plum aromas. Say hel...

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    Tenko 40 Junmai Daiginjo "Heavenly Grace"

    nougat, savory, balanced.
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    The nose on this flagship sake is a rich collection of creamy, savory, vanilla, honey, mango custard, and steamed rice aromas. This legendary sake ...

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    Dewazakura Yukimanman Daiginjo "Snow Country"

    aged 5 years, superb, expressive.
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    The nose on this connoisseur’s sake is an amazing array of berry, melon, plum, sweet rice, and honey aromas. Okay! It’s time to put on your profess...

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    Kirin Hizoshu Daiginjo “Treasured Sake”

    layered, aged 5 years, professional.
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    The nose on this sake aged for five years, Hizo or “Treasured” is a very cool collection of sweet nuts, white grape, grapefruit, and a touch of mus...

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    Hoyo Kura No Hana Junmai Daiginjo "Fair Maiden"

    grape, light, delicate.
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    This Daiginjo has a nose filled with Muscat grapes and earthy wood tones. A very light sake with a beautiful soft grape beginning, and a tender ...

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    Kuro Kabuto Muroka Junmai Daiginjo “Samurai Armor Helmet”

    🎵 sade - "smooth operator"
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    This sake is produced using a black koji mold, which is used more for shochu production. The nose on this vividly floral sake is made-up of sweet r...

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    Ohmine Yamadanishiki "3 Grain"

    muscat grape, gentle, balanced.
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    The nose on this trendy Yamaguchi brew is a slick collection of powdered sugar, grape, kiwi, tangerine, butter, and mineral water aromas. Ohmine is...

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    Senshin Junmai Daiginjo “Sophisticated Mind”

    milled to 28 percent.
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    This Junmai Daiginjo has been milled to 28% seimaibuai. It takes 3 days and nights to gently polish the rice grains to reach the incredibly small (...

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    Hakkaisan Snow Aged 3 Year Junmai Daiginjo "Yukimuro"

    nougat, pear confit, smooth.
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    Aged in a traditional cooler that uses snow for year-round temperature control, the nose on this sake is a chill collection of melon, green apple, ...

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    Gasanryu Gokugetsu Junmai Daiginjo "Mountain Stream"

    berry, ripe melon, bright.
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    This single-pasteurized sake has a very sneaky nose filled with rose petals, purple grapes, and blueberry elements. Ahhhh, smooth and bright! A ver...

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    Tenryo Koshu Junmai Daiginjo "Imperial Landing"

    ripe apricot, silky, smooth.
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    This aged sake uses a flower yeast for fermentation and has a nose filled with banana, smoke, potato, sesame, vanilla, and anise elements. This is ...

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