Katsuyama “Wonderful Gift” Ken Junmai Ginjo Fune-shibori Kura Master 2019 Platinum medal and the overall “Champion Saké” at the 2019 IWC awards, Katsuyama Ken was the world’s best sake in all categories out of 432 participating breweries worldwide and 1,500 entries. This Junmai Ginjo is brewed by the famous Katsuyama brewery, which harnesses three centuries of brewing tradition and is renowned for their absolute focus to refinement with each bottle. A wonderfully luxurious bottle of sake, full of umami and depth. This elegant sake also features a gentle, clean nose with red apple and floral elements. It has a smooth and silky drinkability, with a fresh and juicy flavour that expands into a soft and supple fullness. The superb balance of slightly dry and mild acid tastes and well-rounded aftertaste make it an excellent pairing for meals prepared to bring out the best in carefully selected ingredients. Awards include: Kura Master Paris 2019Received the Platinum Medal, the top award in the Junmai Ginjo and the Junmai Daiginjo category, at Kura Master 2019—a French sake competition with 720 entries judged by 93 of the country’s top sommeliers—making it the second year in a row to earn the award. Australian Sake Awards 2022Gold Award in Junmai Ginjo category The U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2019Won the Second Grand Prix award at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal in 2019—the oldest sake appraisal conducted outside Japan—for its high acclaim in the Ginjo category out of 204 participating breweries and 512 entries. KATSUYAMA SUPREME SAKÉ CO LTD Region: Miyagi Classification: Junmai Ginjo %ALC/VOL: 16% Net Volume: 180ml; 720ml; 1.8L Rice: Yamadanishiki Rice Polishing Ratio: 50% SMV (Sake Meter Value): +3 Serve: Cold | Cool | Room temperature Matching Food: All Cuisines Heigo Australia is Australia's official importer and distributor of Katsuyama Sake.
