| Brand | Kinoene |
| Region | Chiba, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 55% |
Product details
Kinoene Hanayaka Takumino Kaori Junmai Ginjo is a beautifully expressive release from Iinuma Honke, crafted to highlight elegance, freshness, and aromatic sophistication. This refined Junmai Ginjo showcases vibrant fruit character balanced by refreshing acidity and gentle sweetness, creating a polished and approachable profile. Carefully bottled and gently pasteurized to preserve the lively freshness typically associated with unpasteurized styles, it also retains a delicate natural fizz from fermentation that enhances its bright, energetic character. Smooth and graceful with a clean finish, Kinoene Hanayaka Takumino Kaori delivers a modern expression of Japanese craftsmanship centered on harmony and finesse.
The aroma opens with elegant fruity notes that immediately evoke freshness and refinement. On the palate, lively acidity unfolds alongside delicate sweetness and soft rice-driven richness, while subtle effervescence adds lift and texture throughout the tasting experience. The finish is smooth, refreshing, and pleasantly lingering, leaving behind hints of orchard fruit and refined umami. Its balanced and versatile profile pairs especially well with white fish, shrimp, scallops, lightly seasoned seafood dishes, sea bream carpaccio with Genovese sauce, and creamy seafood gratin. Sophisticated yet approachable, Kinoene Hanayaka Takumino Kaori offers a vibrant and beautifully layered tasting experience.
