Ginjo sake — polished to 60% with added alcohol for bright aromas. Light, crisp, and approachable premium sake.

What is the rice polishing ratio for Ginjo?

Ginjo sake requires the rice to be polished to at least 60,00% of its original size.

Does Ginjo contain added alcohol?

Yes, Ginjo contains added brewing alcohol, making it a non-Junmai style.

Ginjo sake — polished to 60% with added alcohol for bright aromas. Light, crisp, and approachable premium sake.

What is the rice polishing ratio for Ginjo?

Ginjo sake requires the rice to be polished to at least 60,00% of its original size.

Does Ginjo contain added alcohol?

Yes, Ginjo contains added brewing alcohol, making it a non-Junmai style.

Ginjo

吟醸

Ratio de Pulido 60,00%

Alcohol añadido Sí

Porción típica Chilled (8-12C) in a wine glass or guinomi. The lighter body makes it refreshing as an aperitif or alongside sashimi and light appetizers.

Perfil de Sabor

Light, clean, and aromatic with bright notes of apple, pear, and sometimes tropical fruit. Crisp acidity with a dry, refreshing finish. More delicate than Junmai Ginjo.

Acerca de

Ginjo is polished to 60% or less with a small addition of brewer's alcohol that enhances aromatic expression and lightens the body. The style offers excellent value in the premium segment, delivering pronounced ginjo-ka fragrance while remaining approachable. Many award-winning everyday sakes fall in this category.

Sake

Dewazakura Oka Ginjo Dewazakura Sake Brewery Eikun Ginjo Eikun / Doi Shuzo Kotsuzumi Hanafubuki Ginjo Nishiyama Sake Brewery Kubota Senju Asahi Shuzo (Niigata)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ginjo sake?: Ginjo sake — polished to 60% with added alcohol for bright aromas. Light, crisp, and approachable premium sake.
What is the rice polishing ratio for Ginjo?: Ginjo sake requires the rice to be polished to at least 60,00% of its original size.
Does Ginjo contain added alcohol?: Yes, Ginjo contains added brewing alcohol, making it a non-Junmai style.
How should Ginjo sake be served?: Ginjo sake is typically served Chilled (8-12C) in a wine glass or guinomi. The lighter body makes it refreshing as an aperitif or alongside sashimi and light appetizers..