| Brand | Ishizuchi |
| Region | Ehime, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Daiginjo, Muroka, Genshu, Shizuku |
| ABV | 17% / Rice Polishing: 35% |
Product details
Ishizuchi Shinsei Daiginjo Muroka Genshu Shizuku is an exceptionally crafted expression from Ishizuchi Shuzo, a historic producer in Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, founded in 1920. The brewery’s philosophy centers on careful craftsmanship and creating expressions that work naturally alongside food, with particular attention to precision and consistency. Shinsei Daiginjo is personally crafted by Toji Minoru Ochi and showcases the distinctive Shizuku method: instead of applying pressure, the liquid is allowed to collect naturally as it gently drips from bags, then is gathered in special storage bottles. This meticulous approach highlights the brewery’s dedication to preserving the refined character of its premium Daiginjo, while the Muroka Genshu style presents its naturally expressive profile with minimal intervention.
On the palate, Ishizuchi Shinsei Daiginjo opens with an expressive aromatic profile of delicate white flowers and jasmine, followed by a silky-smooth texture and restrained mandarin orange notes. The combination of lifted floral fragrance, gentle citrus character, and polished texture creates an elegant and composed finish, making it particularly well suited to refined Japanese cuisine and delicately seasoned seafood dishes.
