Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo 0.72L 17% ABV

Sake Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo

Unfiltered, Unpasteurized, and Full of Character – Intense Fruitiness from Fukui

Type: Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Muroka Nama Genshu)
Brewery: Katō Kichibee Shōten, Fukui
Rice Variety: Yamada Nishiki (Special A Growing Region, Hyogo)
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
SMV: +2
Acidity: 1.6–1.8

Aroma: An intense, complex bouquet with expressive notes of ripe honeydew melon, pear, banana, and tropical fruits. Delicate floral nuances reminiscent of rose petals add an extra layer of elegance.

Taste: Powerful, full-bodied, and exceptionally smooth. Ripe fruit flavors combine with harmonious sweetness, lively acidity, and pronounced umami depth. Its rich, almost creamy, mouth-coating texture creates an intense and multilayered tasting experience.

Finish: Long, smooth, and remarkably harmonious. The intense fruitiness and a pleasant warmth of umami linger gently, while a delicate freshness provides a beautifully balanced finish.

Color: Clear with a subtle pale straw-yellow hue.

Recommended Serving Temperature: Best enjoyed well chilled at approximately 5–10°C. A wine glass particularly enhances its complex fruit aromas and velvety texture. An excellent pairing with sashimi, seafood, rich fish dishes, cheese, and creamy foods.

Storage: As a completely unpasteurized Nama sake, it must be kept refrigerated at all times and protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Store in the refrigerator even when unopened. Once opened, continue to keep refrigerated and ideally consume within a few days.

Special Features: Born Muroka Nama Genshu combines several exceptional characteristics of traditional Japanese sake production. It is brewed from premium Yamada Nishiki rice cultivated in the renowned Special A growing region of Hyogo, polished to a rice polishing ratio of 50%.

Muroka means that the usual charcoal filtration process is omitted. Nama refers to completely unpasteurized sake, while Genshu means that the sake is bottled without the usual dilution with water. In addition, only the highly prized middle portion of the pressing process (Nakadori) is used.

Another distinctive feature is its maturation at an exceptionally low temperature of −10°C. This gives the powerful Nama Genshu a remarkably smooth texture while preserving its intense fruitiness and freshness.

The historic Katō Kichibee Shōten brewery in Fukui has been producing premium sake under the Born (梵) brand since 1860. Born Muroka Nama Genshu has received numerous international awards, including Gold Medals in 2026 at the Milano Sake Challenge, the Australian Sake Awards, and the Los Angeles International Wine Competition.

Manufacturer: Katō Kichibee Shōten
Importer: JFC Deutschland GmbH, Theodorstr. 293, 40472 Düsseldorf, Germany
Country of Origin: Japan

0.72 liters, 17% ABV