Born Junmai 55 is the flagship sake from Born Brewery, offering a rich yet approachable profile that pairs with virtually any cuisine. Its vibrant, layered aroma and firm, refined body provide a clean finish and a deep, satisfying flavour. Served warm, the subtle acidity comes forward, adding depth and enhancing its umami character. A versatile sake, Born Junmai 55 shines from everyday home meals to sophisticated Western dishes, making it an all-rounder in both taste and enjoyment. Product Details Type: Junmai SakeIngredients: Rice, Rice KojiRice: Hyogo Prefecture Yamada Nishiki (Special A contract-grown), Fukui Prefecture GohyakumangokuRice Polishing Ratio: 55%Alcohol: 14%Brewery: Born BreweryVolume: 720ml Taste Profile Rich, layered aroma with a firm body, clean finish, and balanced umami; light acidity develops when warmed Recommended Serving Temperature Cold: 0–10°CRoom Temperature: 15–20°CWarm (Nurukan): 30–40°CHot (Atsukan): 45–55°C Awards 2025 ISC (International Sake Challenge) – Trophy (Top Award) 2025 Kura Master – Platinum 2025 CINVE Spain Sake Competition – Gold 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition – Gold 2024 National Kan Sake Contest – Gold 2023 ISC – Gold 2023 CINVE – Gold 2023 Australian Sake Awards – Gold 2023 Kura Master – Gold 2023 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Gold 2022 Australian Sake Awards – People’s Choice 2022 Kura Master – Gold 2021 ISC – Gold 2020 SAKE-China – Gold 2020 US National Sake Appraisal – Grand Prix 2020 CINVE – Grand Gold (Top Award) 2020 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Highest Gold 2019 ISC – Gold 2018 Junmai Sake Grand Award – Gold 2018 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold 2017 Junmai Sake Grand Award – Gold 2017 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold 2017 IWC (International Wine Challenge), Fukui Junmai Trophy 2017 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Gold 2016 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold 2016 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Highest Gold 2015 US National Sake Appraisal – Grand Prix 2015 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Gold 2014 Junmai Sake Grand Award – Gold 2014 Slow Food Japan Kan Sake Contest – Highest Gold 2014 ISC – Trophy (Top Award) 2014 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold 2013 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold 2012 ISC – Gold 2012 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Beef Steak, Yakitori
