Yaegaki Mu Junmai Daiginjo

Yaegaki Brewery

Yaegaki Mu Daiginjo Sake. Mu Sake. Yaegaki Sake. - In Japanese, the word mu (無) literally means “nothingness.” Why was such a name given to this sake? Mu was a brand produced in celebration of Yaegaki’s 320th anniversary in 1986. It was a time when more and more machines were being incorporated into sake-making and technology was taking over ever more of the work done by human hands.

Yaegaki Mu Junmai Daiginjo

Yaegaki Brewery

This fruity, dry junmai daiginjo has a delicate and brilliantly aromatic character. Slightly sweet on impact with low acidity. Great for sake-curious beginners as it's not a heavy-hitting ultra-daiginjo, but has a solid amount of depth. The aroma of green apples and Asian pear with a hint of piney resin complements its smooth and refreshing taste.

Details

Category
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Junmai Daiginjo
ABV
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15%
Volume
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720ml
Style
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Rich & Sweet
SMV
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+1
Acidity
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1.5
Rice Varietal
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Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku
Polishing
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50%
Regular price $35.00

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

Yaegaki Mu Junmai Daiginjo

In Japanese, the word mu (無) literally means “nothingness.” Why was such a name given to this sake? Mu was a brand produced in celebration of Yaegaki’s 320th anniversary in 1986. It was a time when more and more machines were being incorporated into sake-making and technology was taking over ever more of the work done by human hands. Yaegaki, however, resisted this trend and concentrated on the traditional hand-craftsmanship of sake brewing. This return to the basics-to “nothingness”-is the spirit that lives in the Mu Sake. A soft, clean sake, where its full white grapes and strawberry flavors vanish to a refreshing clean finish. Acidity and sweetness are skillfully balanced.

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HOW TO ENJOY

PAIRING

Lovely by itself or with meals with lighter flavors, such as vinegar-based salads, white fish (sashimi, sushi, or grilled), ceviche, chicken tenders, and fruits.

SERVING

Best served chilled in a wine glass.

About the Brewery

Yaegaki Brewery

Yaegaki started out as a timber company founded in Banshu-Hayashida (modern day Himeji area) of Hyogo Prefecture in 1666. The “Yaegaki” brand, established in 1881, was named after a poem written by Susanoo-no-Mikoto, an ancient mythical character thought to have pioneered the Himeji area. In the poem, Susanoo protects his home and his newly-wed wife with many-layered clouds, figuratively expressed as eightfold fences, or yaegaki. Yaegaki uses the name as a symbol of celebration and joy that sake can bring to people's lives.