| Brand | BORN 梵 |
| Region | |
| Spirits Type | |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Daiginjo |
| ABV | 16% |
Product details
Born is a renowned sake brewery in Japan, dedicated to preserving the traditional and exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese sake brewing. They use high-quality rice and water sources, combined with the latest brewing techniques, and carefully craft a range of sake products with rich flavors, suitable for various occasions and taste preferences.
This sake is made using Yamada Nishiki rice from the Special A district of Hyogo Prefecture, aged for about two years at sub-zero temperatures. It is a blend of Junmai Daiginjo sake with a 20% polishing ratio and Junmai Daiginjo sake with a 35% polishing ratio, mixed in a 1:1 ratio just before shipping.
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture Special A District | Polishing Ratio: 20% & 35%
This sake offers an elegant and complex bouquet, with floral notes and hints of tropical fruits. The blend of the two polishing ratios results in a smooth and rich texture. It balanced sweetness and acidity with a deep and layered flavor profile. The finish is clean, with a lingering aftertaste.
This sake is best enjoyed chilled at around 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F) to highlight its fruity and floral aromas.
It pairs well with sushi, sashimi, and grilled fish, and also complements light appetizers such as salads, grilled vegetables, or tofu dishes. Mild cheeses make a good pairing as well, which enhances the sake's creamy texture and umami flavors.
Since Born's founding, the brewery has steadfastly maintained its traditional handcrafted sake brewing methods. Today, Born uses only three ingredients in its brewing process: rice, rice koji, and water. No unnecessary additives are added. They use only "Hyogo Prefecture Special A District Contract Cultivation Yamada Nishiki," known as the king of sake rice, and "Fukui Prefecture Gohyakumangoku." Using only the shinpaku, the core of the rice grain that contains minimal crude protein and fat achieves a pure and refined taste. They exclusively use the natural spring water from the Hakusan mountain range, drawn from a well and approximately 184 meters underground.
Born are dedicated to polishing the rice to be perfect, resulting in a clear and untainted flavor. By combining traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology, Born Sakes' average polishing ratio is 34.5%, with the highest-grade sake, "Born Chogin," having a polishing ratio of 20%. This makes it one of the most highly polished rice in Japan. In the brewery, all sake is aged at sub-zero temperatures. By using ice-cold maturation, the sake develops a wonderful aroma reminiscent of ripe fruit and attains a smooth and deep flavor. The aging process lasts for a minimum of one year and can extend to over ten years for some batches.
