Sake specs
- Prefecture
- Hiroshima (広島)
- Rice type
- Aiyama (愛山)
- Polishing rate (semaibuai)
- 55%
- Alcohol content
- 16%
- SMV
- +2.0
- Acidity
- 1.6
Kamokinshū Junmai Ginjō Aiyama (賀茂金秀 純米吟醸 愛山) is a limited-edition sake crafted with Aiyama rice from Tōjō, Hyōgo Prefecture. Aiyama, often called the "diamond of sake rice," is prized for its luxurious quality. It is known for its rich sweetness and subtle bitterness. Yet, Kamokinshū's Aiyama offers a distinct experience. The bitterness noticeable in early spring, right after pressing, mellows over time, blending seamlessly with the refined sweetness to create a beautifully balanced flavour. Delight in the harmony of a refreshing ginjo aroma reminiscent of melon and muscat, paired with a crisp, silky-smooth finish — a true masterpiece to savour.
About the brewery
- Brewery
- Kanemitsu Shuzō
- Name in Japanese
- 金光酒造
- Address
- 1364-2 Kurosechō Nomio, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-2622
- Phone
- 0823-82-2006
- Website
金光酒造合資会社
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www.kamokin.com
The brewery uses 100% domestic rice, 80% of which is produced in Hiroshima Prefecture, in particular, Hattannishiki, the representative brewer's rice of Hiroshima Prefecture, and Senbonnishiki for Daiginjō and Junmai Daiginjō. The remaining 20% of rice is from Okayama and Hyōgo: Akaiwa Ōmachi (produced in Akaiwa, Okayama) and Yamadanishiki (from Tōjō, Hyōgo).
Awards:
- National New Sake Appraisal (全国新酒鑑評会): Gold Award in 2008-2012, 2014-2018, 2020-2022
- Kura Master: 2018 Junmai Daiginjō / Junmai Ginjō Category "Kamo Kanehide Junmai Daiginjō 40" Platinum Award; 2019 Junmai Category "Kamo Kanehide Special Pure Rice" Gold Award
- Hiroshima Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Appraisal (広島国税局清酒鑑評会): 2021 Ginjō Category Excellence Award Chief Representative Award
- Hiroshima Sake Competition (広島県清酒品評会): 2021 Senbonnishiki Category "Gold Award", 2020 Senbonnishiki Category "Silver Award", 2018 Senbonnishiki Category Bronze Award, 2012 Senbonnishiki Gold Award, 2010 Senbonnishiki Category Gold Award
- Saijō Sake Competition (西条清酒品評会): 2020 and 2009 "Winner"
- IWC: 2017 Sakurafubuki Daiginjō Bronze Award
- SAKE COMPETITION: 2019 Ginjō Category "Sakurafubuki Daiginjō" "Gold Award 4th", Junmai Daiginjō Category "Junmai Daiginjō 40" Silver Award, Junmai Ginjō Category "Junmai Ginjō Aizan" Silver Award
