菊姫 菊理媛 大吟釀 禮盒裝【RP團隊93pts 熟成大吟釀】

【菊姫 菊理媛 大吟釀】
RP團隊評分: 93

【製造者】菊姫合資會社
【清酒等級】大吟釀酒
【內容量】720ml / 1.8L
【使用米】兵庫縣三木市吉川町・特A地區産山田錦
【精米歩合】50%
【酒精度】17%

【Kikuhime Kukurihime Junmai Daiginjo】
Legendary Aged Junmai Daiginjo｜RP 93 pts

Known by many as one of Japan’s “legendary” sakes, Kikuhime Kukurihime is named after the god Kukurihime worshipped at Hakusan Himiko Shrine in Ishikawa. The brewery maintains a long‑standing partnership with rice‑growing regions in Yōka, Miki‑shi, Hyōgo, and uses only premium Yamada Nishiki from this Special A‑grade area. For this flagship junmai daiginjo, the rice is polished down to 50% and then carefully aged for at least ten years+, allowing time to refine and deepen its character.

The aroma is rich and caramelized, with notes of brown sugar and a gentle toasted warmth that feels layered and composed rather than overpowering. On the palate, the texture is silky and smooth, with alcohol well‑integrated thanks to its extended aging. Sweetness and dense umami unfold gradually across the tongue, while a clean, steady acidity provides structure and balance—rich but never cloying.

Kukurihime represents the highest grade within the Kikuhime lineup, often regarded as the brewery’s flagship. Only vintages that meet the brewery’s strict internal standards are released under this label; years that fall short are simply not sold, underscoring the brand’s commitment to quality over volume.

Another signature of Kikuhime is its color. In the sake industry, some producers use heavy activated‑carbon filtration to achieve a crystal‑clear, colorless appearance—but this can strip away aroma and nuance. Kikuhime instead uses minimal carbon, allowing the sake to retain a soft golden hue. With its warm golden tone and the depth born from over a decade of aging, Kukurihime is often described as “worth a thousand gold per cup,” a true emblem of refined, time‑tested craftsmanship.

【Producer】Kikuhime Gōshi Gaisha, Ishikawa
【Classification】Junmai Daiginjo
【Volume】720ml / 1.8L
【Rice used】Yamada Nishiki from the Special A‑grade area, Yōka, Miki‑shi, Hyōgo
【Rice polishing ratio】50%
【Alcohol Level】17%