| Brand | Jozen |
| Region | Niigata, Hokuriku, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 14-15% / Rice Polishing: 60% |
Product details
Shirataki Sake Brewery, founded in 1855 in Niigata Prefecture, is renowned for crafting elegant sake that embodies the purity of its alpine origins. The brewery draws exceptionally soft snowmelt water from the Echigo Mountains, filtering over decades to achieve pristine clarity that shapes the signature “Niigata style”—light, clean, and refined. Jozen White Junmai Ginjo showcases this philosophy through meticulous craftsmanship: premium Gohyakumangoku rice is polished to 55% and fermented at low temperatures to create a transparent expression of fruit and rice. This sake is a flagship example of Shirataki’s dedication to subtlety and balance, appealing both to seasoned connoisseurs and those new to premium sake.
On the nose, Jozen White offers a delicate lift of light strawberry alongside bright green apple tones. The dry nature of the sake highlights the natural rice flavor, while a whisper of light caramel creates a quiet harmony that softens the fruit’s crispness. On the palate, there is a thin layer of rice-driven umami hiding beneath the freshness of green apple. The clean, quick finish transforms after a moment, blooming into a lingering, rich rice aftertaste that invites another sip. Best enjoyed chilled in a wine glass, this sake pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, caprese salad, or simple edamame—dishes that echo its purity and allow the nuanced layers to shine.
