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Saika Junmai Yamahai Shikomi

Saika Junmai Yamahai Shikomi is made of Gohyakumangoku rice milled to 65% and crafted following the traditional Yamahai method. It features a complex aroma and rice flavour unique to Yamahai brewing.
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Sake specs

Prefecture
Wakayama (和歌山)
Rice type
Gohyakumangoku (五百万石)
Polishing rate (semaibuai)
65%
Alcohol content
15%

Saika Junmai Yamahai Shikomi (雑賀 純米 山廃仕込) is made of Gohyakumangoku rice milled to 65% and crafted following the traditional Yamahai method. It features a complex aroma and rice flavour unique to Yamahai brewing. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or warm. Kosher and vegan-certified.

Awards:

  • Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Appraisal 2018, Warm Sake Category, Honorable Mention
  • U.S. National Sake Appraisal Joy of SAKE 2018, Junmai Sake Category, Gold Award
  • Kura Master 2019, Gold Award
  • U.S. National Sake Appraisal Joy of SAKE 2019, Junmai Sake Category, Silver Award
  • National Warm Sake Contest 2022, Special Warm Sake Category, Gold Award


About the brewery

Brewery
Kokonoe Saika Co.,Ltd.
Name in Japanese
株式会社 九重雜賀
Address
142-1 Momoyamachōmoto, Kinokawa, Wakayama 649-6122
Phone
0736-66-3160
Website
Online store
Kokonoe Saika Brewery in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, was founded in 1908 by Saika Toyokichi (雜賀豊吉). The brewery manufactures and sells vinegar, vinegar-based products, sake, liqueurs, miscellaneous alcohol, other brewed alcohol, soft drinks, and food products. Across Japan, Wakayama has the highest vinegar consumption per household in Japan. Kokonoe Saika was founded as a brewer of "red vinegar" in a prefecture known as the birthplace of sushi. The brewery has always focused on the vinegar culture of Wakayama and brews sake, which goes well with sushi, vinegared dishes, and other Japanese cuisine.

Latest reviews

Colour / hue
Pale Yellow
Clarity
Clear
Kokonoe Saika's Junmai Yamahai has a pronounced sweetness on the nose, with prominent notes of dried fruits such as plums, figs, dried apricots, and bananas. The initial impression is gentle and smooth yet possesses a rich and deep underlying character. Despite its dryness, the mouthfeel has a velvety texture, refreshing acidity, and a pleasant fruity sweetness. Flavours of green apple and earthy aromas gently unfold and spread across the palate. The finish is medium, culminating in a distinct and invigorating sour tingle—exceptional.




Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: medium
Aroma: dried fruits
Sweetness: medium-dry
Acidity: medium-
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: spicy, dried fruits, rice
Texture: standard
Finish: medium
Quality level: very good
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