| Brand | Kuncho |
| Region | Oita, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 80% |
Product details
Kuncho Next Yamahai Junmai is a distinctive expression created to preserve and pass on the traditional Yamahai approach, a heritage method practiced by an increasingly small number of producers. Kuncho’s expression follows the knowledge handed down by Yoshikazu Kondo, described as the last master brewer of the Ojikacho master-brewer group, while avoiding modern simplification methods developed for streamlined production. Instead, fermentation relies on yeast that has inhabited the Kuncho brewery for hundreds of years, connecting the finished product with the brewery’s long history and the enduring character of its traditional craftsmanship.
The palate reflects the distinctive depth and character associated with the Yamahai style, shaped by fermentation with Kuncho’s long-established house yeast. Its savory, structured profile makes it particularly well suited to hearty dishes. For food pairing, enjoy Kuncho Next Yamahai Junmai with steak accompanied by miso butter sauce, mushroom risotto, or pork belly with a soy-ginger glaze.
