| Brand | Chiyomusubi |
| Region | Tottori, Chugoku, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Daiginjo |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 15% |
Product details
Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo Gaina is an exceptionally refined expression from Chiyomusubi Shuzo, a historic producer based in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The name “GAINA” comes from a Tottori dialect adjective expressing something “big” or “remarkable,” reflecting the producer’s vision of creating an exceptionally clear and polished profile. Made from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 15%, GAINA uses the rare Nakadori portion—the most carefully selected middle portion obtained during pressing—and is bottled in an extremely limited quantity. After bottling, it undergoes ultra-low-temperature maturation in a temperature-controlled environment at Chiyomusubi Shuzo, allowing the carefully selected character of the Nakadori portion to develop with precision. Its pure-white presentation, created in collaboration with a calligrapher, incorporates avant-garde calligraphy inspired by the concept of “pure white,” expressing the meeting of tradition and innovation behind GAINA.
On the palate, GAINA is characterized by a remarkably clear, refined, and polished flavor profile, reflecting the producer’s description of it as the pinnacle of clarity within the Chiyomusubi collection. The use of the rare Nakadori portion and extended ultra-low-temperature maturation contribute to its exceptionally focused character, while the delicate presentation emphasizes the sense of purity and precision intended by the producer. Designed as a highly limited expression, GAINA offers a sophisticated interpretation of Yamada Nishiki and showcases Chiyomusubi Shuzo’s pursuit of a clean, beautifully defined style.
