MUJOU DAIGINJO - Shodai Chouzaburo 夢醸 大吟醸 初代 長三郎

MUJOU DAIGINJO Shizuku "First Generation Chōzaburō"

- A dry sake with an elegantly fragrant ginjo aroma - 
This elegant sake offers a refined ginjo aroma with a dry finish. It's a masterpiece from Miyamoto Sake Brewery in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Created to commemorate the brewery's 130th anniversary, this daiginjo sake bears the name of the founder and beautifully combines tradition with innovation.
 

Tasting Profile:

• Elegant Ginjo Aroma: Features a gentle, refined ginjo fragrance
• Embracing Flavor: Offers a warm, elegant taste that envelops the palate
• Superior Quality: Presents a premium taste experience that spreads across the palate like the vast Kaga Million-Koku lands
• Dry Character: Features a pleasantly dry finish
  
  

Technical Specifications:

• Rice Polishing Ratio: 40% highly polished Yamada Nishiki rice
• Alcohol Content: 17-18%, slightly higher than average
• Sake Meter Value (SMV): Around +4, indicating a slightly dry profile
• Acidity: Approximately 1.5, offering balanced acidity
• Shizuku Method: Limited production using the drip-pressed method
  

Awards and Recognition:

• Winner of the Excellence Award in the Ginjo Category at the 2019 Kanazawa Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Competition
• Three-time Bronze Medal recipient at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in 2008, 2009, and 2016

Recommended Pairings:

• Perfect for special occasions
• Pairs excellently with salt-grilled white fish, tempura, salt-grilled shrimp, and pike conger shabu-shabu

Why We Choose This?

This exceptional daiginjo sake, born from the brewery's 130th-anniversary celebration, represents the pinnacle of sake craftsmanship. Using carefully selected premium sake rice and traditional brewing techniques, it embodies the essence of Japanese sake where time-honored methods meet modern quality control. Experience this masterful fusion of tradition and excellence in every sip :)

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