| Brand | BORN 梵 |
| Region | Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Daiginjo |
| ABV | 15%-16% |
Product details
This is a Junmai Daiginjo sake that uses Yamada Nishiki rice from the Special A district of Hyogo Prefecture, aged for approximately 5 years at -10°C. Blending with a polishing ratio of 20% and a polishing ratio of 35% Junmai Daiginjo sake. It possesses a profound and magnificent aroma, along with a solid structure and a moist, smooth taste, culminating in a finish as sharp as a fine sword. The bottle design resembles a trophy celebrating life's triumphs (an Only One - 1L), crafted by hand and shining with a heavy yet golden hue. This sake is chosen by numerous individuals, including athletes from around the world, as a celebratory drink for wishes fulfilled and prayers offered.
Rice: Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture Special A District | Polishing Ratio: 20% & 35%
Born: Dreams Come True offers a captivating aroma with layers of floral notes, hints of ripe fruits such as peach and melon, and a subtle undertone of rice sweetness. This sake presents a complex yet harmonious flavor profile, with a lingering sweetness that dances on the palate.
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 appetizers such as fresh salads or spring rolls. Fruit-based desserts and vanilla custard make good pairings as well, creating a harmonious finale and offering a delightful contrast of 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.
