Yoakemae Kinuka Junmai | 100% Yamada Nishiki SMV +17 Super Dry

SMV +17 Ultimate Dryness | The Indispensable All-Round Food Sake

The ultimate masterpiece for dry-sake enthusiasts! Yoakemae Kinuka insists on 100% Special Grade Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Ono City's Shimotojo District — not all Yamada Nishiki can earn the "Special Grade" classification; this terroir cultivates the very highest tier of the King of Sake Rice.

The result is a super-dry profile of SMV +17, with subtle citrus aromatics and a crisp, instantly-vanishing finish that perfectly cleanses the palate. This is an indispensable "all-round food sake" for the dinner table — whether paired with oil-rich sashimi, sushi, stir-fries, or Taiwanese braised dishes, it elevates each ingredient's natural flavor and unlocks new dimensions in the cuisine. For dry-sake devotees, food-pairing experts, Japanese cuisine lovers, and connoisseurs of food sakes.

Core Brewing Character | The Artisan's Dry-Sake Devotion

• Hyogo Ono "Special Grade" Yamada Nishiki:100% Special Grade Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Ono's Shimotojo District — not all Yamada Nishiki earn this designation; this terroir cultivates the highest tier of the King of Sake Rice
• SMV +17 Ultimate Dryness:An exceptional Sake Meter Value of +17, with an instantly-vanishing crisp finish that perfectly cleanses the palate
• Nagano Ono Shuzoten Heritage:From Nagano's most iconic brewery, drawing on Mt. Kirisumi's pure waters — expressing the clean, focused power of Shinshu local sake

Tasting Notes

• Nose:Subtle citrus, crisp rice, and mineral character — pure and translucent
• Palate:Crisp dry profile, mid-palate revealing a quiet hint of Yamada Nishiki's umami sweetness — dry yet not harsh, clean yet layered
• Finish:An instantly-vanishing clean finish that cleanses the palate, allowing the food's natural flavors to shine again

Recommended Serving

• Chilled (5–10°C):The ideal serving temperature for super-dry sake — expressing Kinuka's crisp purity
• Room Temperature (15–18°C):Reveals deeper Yamada Nishiki umami — perfect for winter sipping
• Food Pairing:Pairs beautifully with oil-rich sashimi, sushi, stir-fries, and Taiwanese braised dishes — the ultimate all-round food sake
• Palate Cleanser:A glass before or after a meal lets ingredients' natural flavors shine again, elevating the entire dining experience

Specifications

• Brewery:Ono Shuzoten (Nagano Prefecture)
• Series:Yoakemae
• Type:Junmai
• Rice:100% Hyogo Ono City Shimotojo District "Special Grade" Yamada Nishiki
• SMV:+17 (super dry)
• Volume:720ml

The indispensable all-round food sake for the dinner table — for dry-sake devotees, food-pairing experts, Japanese cuisine lovers, and connoisseurs of food sakes.