Morishima Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo "modern Classic"
Morishima Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo "Modern Classic" Sake 720mL 15% ABV - Award-winning contemporary sake from Morishima Shuzo in Ibaraki Prefecture. Crafted by 6th generation toji Shoichiro Morishima (first certified Nambu-Toji in family history) using 100% premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 60%, Kyokai #901 yeast, and subterranean hard water. Multiple-time winner of Prize for Excellence at Kanto-Shin'etsu Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Appraisal (2019, 2021-2024). Emblematic modern sake with vibrant fresh strawberry aromas, bracing acidity, glossy texture, and classic umami backbone. Bottled extremely fresh with slight natural effervescence. Located just 70 steps from Pacific Ocean, infused with faint coastal salinity. Wine-drinker's sake designed for white wine glasses. Resilient 150-year family legacy rebuilt after 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Perfect with seafood, oysters, crab, mackerel, tuna. Available now at Hi Proof Whisky & Spirits & Wine.
Aroma: Slick, new-world collection of vibrant fruit-driven aromatics. Fresh strawberries dominate with bright orchard fruits. Grapefruit, pear, stone fruit, white strawberry, green apple, and orange sherbet create layers of complexity. Mineral water, lemon cake, milk candy, Skittles, and Pixy Stix add playful sweetness. Crisp, inviting, and exceptionally expressive. Clean, saline whisper reminiscent of nearby ocean breezes - the brewery is located just 70 steps from the Pacific Ocean.
Palate: Slippery, silky, soft, and slightly effervescent with bright, light, zesty character. Off-dry with plump acidity and slight astringency. Lemon-lime, grapefruit, white pepper, lemon peel, mineral water, nectarine, and Granny Smith apple flavors dominate. Butter cream and angel food cake add richness. Vibrant fruitiness balanced by classic umami backbone - the hallmark of Morishima's "Modern Classic" style. Glossy, smooth texture with refreshing acidity that keeps it lively. Rich flavor typical of Yamada Nishiki rice provides elegant, sharp taste. Faint salinity from coastal location complements the fruit-driven profile beautifully. Semi-tingly flow with lifted, bright character.
Finish: Precision and freshness define the clean finish. Invigorating acidity refreshes with every sip. Light body with gentle umami presence helps cleanse the palate. Quick finish that's balanced between richness and dryness, keeping it refreshing and food-friendly.
Production Details:
- Brewery: Morishima Shuzo (est. 1869), Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
- Toji (Master Brewer): Shoichiro Morishima, 6th generation, first certified Nambu-Toji in family
- Rice: 100% Yamada Nishiki, polished to 60%
- Yeast: Kyokai #901
- Water: Subterranean hard water from underground river
- Sake Meter Value (SMV): +2 (slightly dry)
- Acidity: 1.7-1.8 (bracing, refreshing)
- Bottling: Extremely fresh, slight effervescence upon opening
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for raw/nama versions
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Morishima Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo "Modern Classic" Sake 720mL 15% ABV - Award-winning contemporary sake from Morishima Shuzo in Ibaraki Prefecture. Crafted by 6th generation toji Shoichiro Morishima (first certified Nambu-Toji in family history) using 100% premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 60%, Kyokai #901 yeast, and subterranean hard water. Multiple-time winner of Prize for Excellence at Kanto-Shin'etsu Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Appraisal (2019, 2021-2024). Emblematic modern sake with vibrant fresh strawberry aromas, bracing acidity, glossy texture, and classic umami backbone. Bottled extremely fresh with slight natural effervescence. Located just 70 steps from Pacific Ocean, infused with faint coastal salinity. Wine-drinker's sake designed for white wine glasses. Resilient 150-year family legacy rebuilt after 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Perfect with seafood, oysters, crab, mackerel, tuna. Available now at Hi Proof Whisky & Spirits & Wine.
Aroma: Slick, new-world collection of vibrant fruit-driven aromatics. Fresh strawberries dominate with bright orchard fruits. Grapefruit, pear, stone fruit, white strawberry, green apple, and orange sherbet create layers of complexity. Mineral water, lemon cake, milk candy, Skittles, and Pixy Stix add playful sweetness. Crisp, inviting, and exceptionally expressive. Clean, saline whisper reminiscent of nearby ocean breezes - the brewery is located just 70 steps from the Pacific Ocean.
Palate: Slippery, silky, soft, and slightly effervescent with bright, light, zesty character. Off-dry with plump acidity and slight astringency. Lemon-lime, grapefruit, white pepper, lemon peel, mineral water, nectarine, and Granny Smith apple flavors dominate. Butter cream and angel food cake add richness. Vibrant fruitiness balanced by classic umami backbone - the hallmark of Morishima's "Modern Classic" style. Glossy, smooth texture with refreshing acidity that keeps it lively. Rich flavor typical of Yamada Nishiki rice provides elegant, sharp taste. Faint salinity from coastal location complements the fruit-driven profile beautifully. Semi-tingly flow with lifted, bright character.
Finish: Precision and freshness define the clean finish. Invigorating acidity refreshes with every sip. Light body with gentle umami presence helps cleanse the palate. Quick finish that's balanced between richness and dryness, keeping it refreshing and food-friendly.
Production Details:
- Brewery: Morishima Shuzo (est. 1869), Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
- Toji (Master Brewer): Shoichiro Morishima, 6th generation, first certified Nambu-Toji in family
- Rice: 100% Yamada Nishiki, polished to 60%
- Yeast: Kyokai #901
- Water: Subterranean hard water from underground river
- Sake Meter Value (SMV): +2 (slightly dry)
- Acidity: 1.7-1.8 (bracing, refreshing)
- Bottling: Extremely fresh, slight effervescence upon opening
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for raw/nama versions
