| Brand | Isojiman |
| Region | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai ginjo |
| ABV | 15-16% / Rice Polishing: 50-60% |
Product details
Isojiman Junmai Ginjo is a signature sake from Isojiman Shuzo, located in the coastal city of Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Established in 1830, the brewery remains devoted to crafting exceptionally clean and elegant sakes, with a guiding philosophy of “never forgetting their origins” while embracing innovation. They meticulously source AAA‑rated Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo and polish it down to 55%, creating the perfect foundation for a Junmai Ginjo that embodies seaside terroir. Crafted in gleaming stainless-steel and glass-lined tanks to ensure purity, the sake is fermented at low temperatures with proprietary brewery yeast, capturing the nuanced characteristics of the rice and the gentle influence of the ocean breeze.
On the palate, Isojiman Junmai Ginjo greets you with a bright bouquet of tropical fruits—think grapefruit, apricot, pear, peach, and nectarine—layered with hints of minerality and oceanic salinity. It’s smooth, rounded, and semi-rich, striking a harmonious balance between fruit-driven aromatics and a soft, umami-rich mouthfeel—what some describe as performing an “umami dance” on the palate. With an SMV of +5 and acidity around 1.3, it finishes clean and refreshing, making it a standout companion to seafood. Pairings such as sashimi, grilled prawns, shellfish, and lightly dressed fish salads allow its bright fruit and subtle salinity to shine, while richer options like miso-marinated fish or buttery crab dishes find themselves elevated by its round texture and crisp finish.
