Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake

720ml & 30 Proof

What is Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake?

Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo is a beautifully balanced sake that showcases the elegant, refreshing style Niigata is famous for, with gentle aromas and a smooth, dry finish. Interestingly, the brewery behind this sake, Asahi Kubota, not only focuses on crafting exceptional spirits but also actively participates in environmental preservation efforts and hosts cultural events like tea ceremonies and concerts for their local community, blending traditional sake-making with modern sustainability practices.

Why do we love Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake?

Cocktail enthusiasts should explore Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake for its elegant balance of umami and dryness, offering a unique alternative to traditional spirits. This premium sake, made with Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 50-55%, brings a crisp, refreshing character to mixed drinks while showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of Niigata's 190-year-old Asahi Kubota brewery.

How do you drink Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake?

Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake shines when served chilled in a wine glass or traditional ochoko cup, allowing its elegant aromas and crisp flavors to bloom. This versatile sake is perfect for sipping neat on warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with light seafood dishes or as a refined base for sake-forward cocktails that highlight its smooth, dry character.

$27.99

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Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake

$27.99

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Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo Sake

$27.99

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

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Nose: Clean and subtle aromas of fresh apple, pear, and a hint of white flowers. There's a gentle rice note reminiscent of freshly steamed jasmine rice, accompanied by a whisper of lemon zest.

Palate: Smooth and well-balanced with a medium body. Crisp flavors of green apple and honeydew melon are complemented by a delicate umami character. The texture is silky with a slight creaminess, reminiscent of fresh tofu. A soft mineral quality adds complexity.

Finish: Dry and refreshing with a lingering crispness. Notes of white pepper and fresh herbs emerge, along with a subtle tartness akin to green plum. The finish is clean and elegant, leaving a pleasant, slightly warming sensation.

Kubota Blue Senjyu Junmai Ginjo is crafted using the labor-intensive yamahai method, which relies on natural lactic acid bacteria for fermentation, lending the sake its distinctive depth and complexity. The brewery also employs a unique "three-step fermentation" process, gradually adding rice, water, and koji over several days, allowing for a slower, more controlled fermentation that enhances the sake's subtle flavors and aromas.

Kubota Blue Senjyu uses a unique "Senjyu" brewing method, where the sake is pressed through layers of cloth, resulting in a clearer, more refined flavor profile than traditional pressing techniques.

The brewery behind Kubota Blue Senjyu, Asahi Kubota, hosts regular tea ceremonies and concerts at their facility, blending traditional Japanese culture with sake production to create a unique community experience.

Despite being a junmai ginjo sake, which typically uses highly polished rice, Kubota Blue Senjyu intentionally uses a slightly higher rice-polishing ratio for its "kake" (main fermenting rice) to preserve more of the grain's natural umami flavors.

Main Ingredient: Rice
Country of Origin: Japan