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Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo

These two categories represent the best of the best, the “A-list” in the sake maker’s industry. 


The Junmai Daiginjo category has the highest standards of milling rates in the sake market with a minimum of 50% rice polishing and 50% remaining.  But that standard is often surpassed by brewers looking to push the rice milling envelope that results in sakes that can be milled down to 35% down to 23% and even 7% remaining figures. These Ultra and Uber Junmai Daiginjo all drink with an elegance and sophistication of flavors and complexities. The entire category is exceptional for consuming on special occasions and gifting. Junmai Daiginjo sakes are fantastic on their own and great with Champagne fare and elegant appetizers. They are always served chilled.  


The Daiginjo category has the same milling standards of 50% removal and 50% remaining but sake makers add a little “brewer’s alcohol” to lighten the brew and bring out more aromatics and softer textures. When sake maker’s send their brews to National Sake Appraisals and Competitions they usually send their Daiginjo sake. They are the ultimate Competition sakes that just jump out of the glass. Always served chilled they pair well with shellfish, sushi, sashimi, and elegant cocktail passing fare.

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Ozeki Junmai Daiginjo "Souke Ozakaya"

smooth, fruity, balanced.
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The nose on this sake is a really cool collection of butterscotch, nougat, rice cracker, cashew, caramel, and rich steamed rice aromas. This incred...

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Shirataki SEVEN Junmai Daiginjo "25"

a refreshing new standard.
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The nose on this “Gift from Niigata” is an amazing array of melon, rock sugar, lilies, orange sherbert, lychee, ginger, and coconut aromas. Made wi...

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Hoyo Yamadanishiki Daiginjo "Last Chance at Love"

peach, clove, gentle.
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The nose on this Daiginjo, made in the oldest sake brewery in Miyagi Prefecture 1661, is a fabulous collection of strawberry, rock sugar, lemon cre...

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Kojimaya Cedar Barrel Aged "Untitled"

work of wonder, trendsetting, unique.
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The nose on this one of a kind sake that is made in one of the oldest breweries in Japan is a slick collection of ash, apple, cedar, candy, citrus,...

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Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo "Demon Slayer" 1.8L

top-selling daiginjo.
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All 1.8L bottles are for Store Pick Up. If this item is in your cart, you’ll only see the local pick up option—shipping will not be available. Talk...

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Tonoike Junmai Daiginjo Yumesasara "Sai"

legendary tochigi brew.
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The nose on this special and limited sake is a vibrant collection of grape, pomelo, blueberry, honeydew melon, lemon zest, and hint of white chocol...

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Shichiken Hakushin Junmai Daiginjo "White Heart"

delicate, pure, silky.
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The nose on this sake that was created to honor the town and the people of Hakushu is a wonderful collection of powdered sugar, orange, lemon verbe...

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Taiun Junmai Daiginjo Kijoshu "Taichu-65"

floral, silky, opulent.
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From the importer Perfect Pairing Trading: Class: Kijoshu (貴醸酒) / Junmai DaiginjoRice / Origin: Taichu 65 (台中六十五號), Shimane PrefecturePolishing Rat...

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Kamoshibito Kuheiji Omachi Junmai Daiginjo "Sauvage"

once it's gone, it's gone.
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The nose on this very cool Daiginjo is an intriguing collection of finger lime, dried pear, dried pineapple, oatmeal, seaweed, steamed rice, and ra...

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Jikon Junmai Daiginjo "Tokuto Omachi" 2025

low yield, high grade omachi.
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Jikon Nabari 2024 Junmai Daiginjo

local yamadanishiki from mie.
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Limit 1 bottle per household per customer. Any attempts to obtain more than 1 bottle per household per customer will be refunded immediately. This ...

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Koshinohomare Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Genshu "Kura no Homare"

limited release, dry, balanced.
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The nose on this elegant and gently sweet Daiginjo is a vast collection of honey, apple, papaya, mango, sugar cane, lemon poppy seed, shortcake, sw...

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IWA 5 2024 Junmai Daiginjo "Assemblage 6"

refined, sleek, seamless.
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Review from Beau Timken coming soon! Also check out Beau's article about Richard Geoffroy visiting True Sake! Read here! 

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Izumibashi Rakufumai Kimoto 35 Junmai Daiginjo "Gold Dragonfly"

Junmai Daiginjo
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The nose on this traditionally made “Pole-Rammed” sake from a legendary brewery that grows all of its own rice is an elegant collection of blueberr...

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Dassai Blue Yuzu

made in new york. gateway yuzushu.
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The nose on this new and very popular yuzu "citrus" sake is a wonderful collection of lemon pie, lime, rock sugar, lemon candy, lemon grass, and a ...

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Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo "Black Label"

extremely limited masterpiece.
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The nose on this extremely limited masterpiece is a stupendous collection of tropical fruit, white flower, pear, peach, lychee, mint, and mineral w...

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Tonoike Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku Yamadanishiki "Drop of Grace"

the best bottle in tochigi?
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The nose on this masterpiece made by a brewing master that has TWO Brewing Guild Titles (very rare) is a glorious collection of grape, spun sugar, ...

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Niizawa Zankyo Junmai Daiginjo 2024 "Super 7"

legendary insanity.
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"Super 7" is the quintessential “story” sake. This brew will pop up now and again around the globe because it is insane! Yes I said it! This is pur...

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Heiwa Shuzo KID Muryozan 30 Junmai Daiginjo

a work of art in liquid form.
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For the first time available in the US, this ultra Junmai Daiginjo sake is a work of art in liquid form. Using absolutely the best Yamadanishiki br...

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Kamikawa Taisetsu Junmai Daiginjo "Tokachi Gold"

hokkaido's finest. incredible.
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The nose on this trending Daiginjo is a cool collection of melon, candy floss, white raspberry, pear, dried pineapple, fig, basil, mango custard, a...

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IWA 5 Trilogy

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This special Trilogy offering through our friends at True Sake is so enticing and intriguing. To take the opportunity to open three bottles of IWA ...

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Fukuda Nagasaki Bijin Yamadanishiki 38 Daiginjo

a true connoisseur’s sake.
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The nose on this special Daiginjo that uses Yamadanishiki milled to 38% is an outstanding collection of white grape, nectarine, peach ring candy, M...

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Jikon Junmai Daiginjo "Tokujo Omachi" 2024

the absolute pinnacle of sake making.
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Dainagawa Kameno O Junmai Daiginjo "Turtle Princess"

peach, rich, elegant.
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