Oct 23, 2020 · One term that will eventually come up when you’re getting into Sake is “Junmai”. But what does it mean and how important is it really? Rice & Water & Koji & … Junmai-shu [純米酒] can be translated as “pure/unmixed rice sake”, which means that no additives have been added. Additives!?

Apr 24, 2021 · Today we’re starting with Junmai, one of the fastest-growing styles and one of a somewhat “premium” category. Junmai sake is made from just four ingredients: rice, water, yeast, and koji mold. The category depicts a move to top-notch sakes that are crafted for perfection.

Here are the six commonly accepted sake categories: Junmai and Honjozo. These dependable categories of sake are the workhorses of the sake world. The Junmai category is historically the “way sake was.”

Jul 5, 2024 · Junmai sake, often referred to as “pure rice sake,” is made using only rice, water, yeast, and koji mold. Unlike other types of sake, which may contain added distilled alcohol, Junmai sake is free of any additives, resulting in a rich and full-bodied flavor.

Aug 25, 2021 · Junmai-shu is made with four ingredients and aruten-shu (not-junmai) is made with five ingredients. The four basic ingredients for sake are: water, steamed rice, koji, and yeast. This basic ingredient list is a “pure rice” sake—a junmai-shu.

Mar 29, 2024 · This exploration into what is Junmai Sake, aims to equip both aficionados and novices with the insights to confidently delve into the world of Junmai Sake, finding their preferred taste between the crisp dryness and the warm gentle sweetness that this pure rice drink offers.

Aug 9, 2018 · All premium sakes fall into one of two categories: junmai-shu, which is sake made from only rice, water, yeast, and koji; and honjozo-shu, which is sake that has a small amount of distilled alcohol added.

Jan 14, 2025 · Junmai sake is a type of Japanese sake made with only four ingredients: rice, water, yeast, and koji mold. Unlike other sake types, it contains no added alcohol or additives, which keeps it pure and rice-focused. Here's what you need to know: Flavor: Bold, umami-rich, and earthy with a smooth texture.

Jan 8, 2014 · Junmai-shu, Ginjo-shu, Daiginjo-shu, Honjozo-shu and Namazake are the five main kinds of sake. They are brewed in slightly different ways and make use of different percentage of milling and hence, have a unique taste. Seimai Buai, or the degree of milling, makes all the difference to the sake.

Crafted in Japan, HeavenSake is an award winning creation by French Wine Master Regis Camus in collaboration with Japan’s most respected sake breweries. Their common ambition, was to create the smoothest sakes in Japan by combining Japanese excellence with French taste.