| Brand | Jokigen |
| Region | Yamagata |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai |
| ABV | 15% / Rice Polishing: 70% |
Product details
Sakata Shuzō’s Jokigen label traces its roots to Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture, a region renowned for its pristine soft water and sake-making heritage. Founded in 1949 through the merger of five Edo-period breweries, this esteemed house continues to push boundaries under brewmaster Shoichi Sato’s leadership. The “Rice Label” Junmai is crafted using carefully selected Hyōgo-grown Yamada Nishiki rice milled to approximately 70%, and fermented with Jokigen’s proprietary yeast in their signature soft water. The result is a classic yet vibrant Yamagata-style junmai whose elegant rice character and meticulous brewing process impart clarity and balance—true to Jokigen’s aspiration to produce sake that brings delight and a better tomorrow.
On the nose, this sake greets you with inviting aromas of toasted grains mingled with fresh tropical fruit notes like apple, muscat grape, apricot, and subtle pomegranate—a delicate yet dynamic bouquet. The palate features a medium-full body with a glossy, smooth texture, offering juicy flavors of apple and muscat grape that glide into a soft, gently dry finish—lightly savory yet refreshing. With an Sake Meter Value around +2 and balanced acidity (1.6), this Junmai pairs beautifully with rich fare: grilled fatty salmon, roast chicken, Thai red curry, sushi, sashimi, creamy cheeses or seafood with citrus—complementing both umami-rich and slightly spicy or creamy profiles alike.
