Takahashi Shuzo
Misato Sekka Junmai Ginjo
Akita, Japan
Misato Sekka Junmai Ginjo (美郷雪華)
Brewery: Takahashi Shuzoten, Misato, Akita
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Misato Nishiki
Polishing: 55%
ABV: 16%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.4
Amino acid: 0.6
Yeast: Misato Sekka yeast, derived from the white lavender Misato Sekka
Prefecture: Akita
The technicals above are confirmed directly by your bottle’s back label. The distinctive feature is the brewery’s local lavender-derived yeast. It produces a bright floral aroma, with the importer describing sweet white flowers and bubble gum, followed by a crisp, dry finish.
Good and enjoyable. Floral, clean and nicely balanced.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.
Misato Sekka Junmai Ginjo (美郷雪華)
Brewery: Takahashi Shuzoten, Misato, Akita
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Misato Nishiki
Polishing: 55%
ABV: 16%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.4
Amino acid: 0.6
Yeast: Misato Sekka yeast, derived from the white lavender Misato Sekka
Prefecture: Akita
The technicals above are confirmed directly by your bottle’s back label. The distinctive feature is the brewery’s local lavender-derived yeast. It produces a bright floral aroma, with the importer describing sweet white flowers and bubble gum, followed by a crisp, dry finish.
Good and enjoyable. Floral, clean and nicely balanced.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.