| Brand | Kinoene |
| Region | Chiba, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 15% / Rice Polishing: 58% |
Product details
Kinoene is brewed by Iinuma Honke, a storied brewery in Chiba Prefecture with over 300 years of sake-making history that deeply values rice and water as the cornerstones of its craft. The “Akiagari” expression is a seasonal Junmai Ginjo quietly aged through the summer, crafted from locally sourced Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 58%, and fermented with care at cool temperatures. This careful "silent maturation" process allows the sake’s natural facets to harmonize before release—a testament to Kinoene’s commitment to refining tradition through a modern, nuanced approach.
On the nose, Kinoene Akiagari presents a radiant bouquet of sparkling citrus, yellow apple, and pear, balanced by a playful brightness and zippy freshness. The palate is smooth and lively, with flavors of apple, sweet almond, and a touch of liquorice mingling—yielding a pleasantly bouncy texture and clean finish. With an ABV of 15%, this Junmai Ginjo pairs beautifully with salt-grilled fish such as sanma (Pacific saury), fried dishes, and simmered preparations—contrast-rich fare that enhances its refreshing acidity and fruit-forward elegance.
