Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Sake
Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu is a 16% ABV undiluted (genshu) junmai daiginjo sake from the Akashi Sake Brewery in Hyogo, Japan — Yamadanishiki rice polished down to 38% and fermented slowly over two months with no added brewer's alcohol. Melon, lemon, and bitter orange over a floral, mineral palate; serve chilled at 7–15°C. Order Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 16% (genshu — bottled undiluted)
- Size: 720mL per importer spec (live Size tag 750mL — verify against bottle)
- Grade: Junmai Daiginjo — rice, rice koji, and water only
- Rice: Yamadanishiki from Hyogo, polished to 38%
- Fermentation: Two-month slow fermentation
- Profile: Melon, lemon, bitter orange, green grass, sage, floral, mineral
Undiluted, Uncompromising Daiginjo
Genshu means the sake is bottled exactly as it leaves the press — no water added to soften it. Combined with a 38% polishing ratio (well beyond the 50% daiginjo minimum), this is Akashi-Tai's purest expression of Yamadanishiki: delicate yet full-flavored, with the balance of a sake twice its price. Compare it with its sibling, the Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu, or explore the full Akashi-Tai lineup in our sake and plum wine collection.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with melon, lemon, bitter orange, green grass, and sage. The palate is superbly balanced — lemon and bitter orange over floral, delicate, richly mineral notes — with a long-lasting finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled between 7°C and 15°C in a wine glass to capture the aromatics. Pair with sashimi, oysters, or light white-fish dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does genshu mean?
Genshu sake is bottled undiluted — no water is added after pressing, so it carries the full strength and flavor of the brew.
What is the difference between this and Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu?
This is the junmai (pure rice, no added alcohol) version at 16% ABV; the plain Daiginjo Genshu is a honjozo-style at 17% ABV.
What does 38% polishing mean?
Only 38% of each rice grain remains after milling — the outer layers are polished away to reach the starchy core, producing a cleaner, more refined sake.
What is the ABV?
16% ABV.
For undiluted daiginjo character at its purest, order Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.