Senkin Issei Junmai Daiginjo

Senkin Issei Junmai Daiginjō (仙禽一聲純米大吟醸) is unfiltered bottle-aged sake (muroka) produced from locally grown Yamada Nishiki rice. Product description: According to the brewery's managing director, Senkin Issei (仙禽 一聲) is a very limited item 100% made of Yamada Nishiki from the "Domaine Sakura", locally grown. It is planted on the same groundwater used in the sake production, with minor changes to improve the water quality. The brewery describes this sake as a "pinnacle of elegance" (エレガントの頂点) with its dignity based on fruit and umami and a gorgeous scent of "fruity abundance", honey and ginko: "It's like a fruit perfume. When it touches your palate, an elegant sweetness unfurls. It's like a powerful, energetic woman. Modest acidity and the multi-layered sweetness express elegance and a well-balanced texture" (from the website).

Senkin Brewery is based in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture and was founded in 1806. It is now run by brothers Usui Kazuki and Masato in the 11th generation, who work as brewers and tōji. Senkin prides itself on using only rice grown within five minutes of its brewery (Yamada Nishiki, Ōmachi, Kame-no-o) and therefore employ the concept of "domaine" for their sake. Senkin's products have been described as fruitier and lighter than other sake. Senkin produces its sake in small batches: genshu (undiluted sake), muroka (unfiltered), and namazake (unpasteurised).