Grade: Junmai

Junmai sake is made from only rice, rice koji, yeast and water. Note, there is no distilled alcohol added in any junmai style, a term which literally translates to “pure rice”. Junmai sake, as a grade, has no requirements for rice polishing, therefore it technically does not need to be polished at all. However, most brewers still polish Junmai sake at least to 70% in order to remove excessive proteins and fats from the rice that can result in unwanted flavors and aromas in sake. Junmai sake is typically rich in flavor with savory notes and a full body. Junmai sake tends to evoke the “classic” sake flavor and are recommended to pair with dishes that can stand up to their richness. Learn more about Grades »