Experience the near-mythical quality of Bizen Maboroshi Junmai Ginjo Sake, crafted in the historical province of Okayama, Japan. Maboroshi, meaning 'illusion' or 'phantom,' pays tribute to the challenging yet rewarding Omachi rice strain used in its creation—the oldest cultivated sake rice still in production. This sake offers a unique profile, balancing the richness expected from a structured Ginjo style with a clean finish suitable for delicate cuisine.

Key Features & Tasting Notes

• Rice Composition: Made with 100 percent 'Bizen Omachi' rice, known for being difficult to grow and demanding on the brewer.
• Flavor Profile: Exhibits a light and sweet aroma. Chilled, it presents notes of melon and white peach with a hint of rice sweetness on the finish.
• Structure: Richer and more structured than many light Ginjo styles, yet clean enough not to overpower delicate food.
• Acidity: Features soft natural acidity that pairs well with vinegar, citrus, or lightly dressed dishes.
• ABV: 15.3% ABV provides enough body to complement a dinner setting.
• Brewing: Polished to 60% and slowly fermented at low temperature by Miyashita Shuzo.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled at 8-12°C. If warming, keep the temperature below 45°C to preserve the delicate Ginjo aromatics. When gently warmed, the grain character comes forward, and the sweetness yields to a quieter, more savoury profile.

Specifications

This bottle contains 720 ml of sake.

• Brand: Bizen Maboroshi
• Type: Junmai Ginjo Sake
• Ingredients: Rice, Koji, Water
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Manufacturer: Muromachi Shuzo Co., Ltd.

Discover the complexity and balance of this exceptional sake, defined by the ancient Omachi rice strain.