Amabuki Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Sake Review

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Amabuki Shuzo has brewed sake in Saga since 1688, and this bottling leans on kimoto, a slow, labour-intensive method that predates modern brewing shortcuts. Rhododendron blossoms provide the yeast here, giving the sake real depth and richness. It's full and rounded in the mouth, built to be served chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed. This is a sake for the table, not just the aperitif hour. Serve it with teriyaki chicken or grilled yakitori skewers.

Junmai Daiginjo Sake food pairings: slow-braised pork kakuni, miso soup with tofu, teriyaki chicken.

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Natalie MacLean reviewed this Amabuki Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Sake for the Vintages release of August 15, 2026.

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Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

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