Saito Junmai DaiGinjo 720ml

Saito Junmai Daiginjo represents the pinnacle of the sake brewer’s craft. As a Junmai Daiginjo, it is made from nothing but rice, water, koji and yeast — no distilled alcohol is added, and every grain is milled down to at least 50% of its original size before brewing even begins. What remains is the pure heart of the rice, and it shows in every sip.

Brewed in Kyoto using prized Yamada Nishiki rice, this is sake in its most refined form. Slow, low-temperature fermentation coaxes out a delicate floral and fruit-driven character, while the soft water of the region lends the finished sake its signature silky texture. At 15.5% ABV, it is graceful rather than heavy — a bottle that rewards slow drinking and good company.

Serving Suggestions:
🍸 Best enjoyed: Well chilled at 8–12°C in a wine glass, which opens up the aromatics beautifully
🍽️ Food Pairing: Sushi & sashimi, grilled white fish, steamed seafood, tempura vegetables or lightly dressed salads
🍹 Serving Note: Never heat a Junmai Daiginjo — warmth flattens the delicate fruit character it is prized for

Tasting Notes:
🍇 Aroma: Ripe pear, white melon, soft floral notes
🍯 Flavour: Clean rice sweetness, green apple, a whisper of honeydew
🔥 Finish: Crisp and refreshing with gentle acidity, fading smooth and long

Product Details:
✔ Volume: 720ml
✔ ABV: 15.5%
✔ Category: Sake — Junmai Daiginjo
✔ Region: Kyoto, Japan
✔ Rice: Yamada Nishiki
✔ Polishing Ratio: 50% or below

Perfect For:
✅ An elegant dinner at home with sushi or seafood
✅ Gifting to someone who appreciates Japanese craftsmanship
✅ Introducing a wine lover to premium sake for the first time

Did You Know?
📖 Yamada Nishiki is known as the “King of Sake Rice”. Its grains carry a large starch core at the centre, which lets brewers polish away the outer layers — where the proteins and fats that cause off-flavours live — while leaving the purest part intact. It is harder to grow and more expensive than table rice, which is why you’ll find it almost exclusively in premium sake.

🌟 Final Note: Junmai Daiginjo is the highest grade of sake there is, and Saito makes an exceptionally approachable one. Chill a bottle, pour it into a wine glass, and taste why Japan has spent centuries perfecting this.