Hokkai Suisan B.V. | Junmai
Aizu Musume Junmai
Aizu Musume Junmai is a pure, rice-focused sake with a warm and comforting style. It opens with gentle steamed rice aromas and light savory notes, then drinks smooth and rounded with soft umami and a touch of freshness.
The texture is calm and easy, the flavor never too heavy, and the finish clean and satisfying. A great, versatile Junmai for everyday enjoyment and easy food pairing.
Sake type: Junmai
Rijstsoort: Gohyakumangoku
Rijst-polijstingsgraad: 55%
Alcoholpercentage: 16%
Herkomst: Fukushima
Inhoud: 720 ml
Smaaknotities: Aroma Gentle and inviting, the nose opens with savory rice notes that hint at depth and umami, supported by subtle, naturally fermented nuances.
Palate Aizu Musume Junmai delivers a rounded and mild texture, showcasing a harmonious balance of rich umami, soft acidity, and lingering rice character.
The flavor unfolds smoothly across the palate, leaving a clean yet satisfying finish. Mouthfeel Soft, approachable, and medium‑bodied with a calm, grounded presence ideal for those who appreciate a savory and authentic Junmai profile.
Aanbevolen gerechten: Aizu Musume Junmai’s savory rice notes, umami richness, and mild acidity make it an excellent match for simple, salt‑grilled fish. The clean finish complements the natural oils and subtle smokiness of the fish without overpowering it.
A Western pairing that beautifully aligns with the sake’s rounded mouthfeel and umami depth is a creamy mushroom risotto. The earthy richness of mushrooms and the creamy texture of the rice resonate with the Junmai’s savory profile and soft acidity, creating a harmonious, umami‑forward combination.
Serveertemperatuur: Ideally around 8–10 °C, to provide a clear and aromatic experience. Slightly warmed for bolder flavors.
Takahashi Shosaku Shuzo
Aizumusume - The true terroir of Aizu
Takahashi Shosaku Shuzo in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, is a family-run brewery founded in the early Meiji period. Surrounded by rice fields, their philosophy is known as “Dosan Dohō,” meaning making sake with the land’s own rice, water, and people.
Aizumusume cultivates much of its own rice and works closely with local farmers to manage surrounding paddies. This dedication to farming led to the “Jō” series, a collection of sakes made from single, traceable rice fields, each expressing its own terroir and personality. The brewery’s use of rice varieties such as Omachi and Gohyakumangoku adds another layer of depth, connecting the modern sake drinker to Japan’s agricultural heritage.
For the “Jō” series, all their sake is polished down to junmai ginjo and crafted in exactly the same way, resulting in a style that is elegant and soft, yet powerful. It carries a natural umami that pairs effortlessly with both Japanese and Western cuisine.
Aizumusume expresses the terroir of Aizu, sake born in the fields and shaped by the knowledge of a true rice-farming family.