Born “Wing of Japan”

Name: Born “Wing of Japan”
Brand: Born
SKU: M5930

Fukui prefecture

5.00 (5)

$138.00

$131.10member price

First-class sake

Served in first class on Japan Airlines, “Wing of Japan” is a blend of two junmai daiginjo of 20% and 35% rice polishing ratios. Both brews utilize Yamadanishiki rice grown in Hyogo prefecture, and are aged at 32 degrees Fahrenheit for about two years. Prior to shipping they are blended in a 1:1 ratio to form a sake that is quite aromatic, with an umami-rich flavor that delivers dry.

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Born “Wing of Japan”

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Characteristics

Brand	Born
Brewery	Katoukichibee Shouten
Category	Junmai Daiginjo
Subcategory	N/A
Taste Profile	Rich & Dry
Rice variety	Yamadanishiki Designation A
Yeast variety	In House (Kato9)
Alcohol	16.00%
RPR	35%
SMV	3
Acidity	1.7

Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

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Region

Born is made in Fukui prefecture in the Hokuriku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

Mineral

Flower

Chestnuts

Recommended Pairing

Aperitif

Seafood

Cheese

Katoukichibee Shouten

Originally operating as a money exchange business that was deeply involved in the affairs of the community, the village headman and founder reoriented it toward sake brewing in 1860. They have carried the Kichibee name for 11 generations, and registered it as a trademark in 1866. In Sanskrit, “born” is translated rough...

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Customer reviews

5.00

5 Reviews

Josh

So far, I've really enjoyed the Born sakes, and this one was one of the best.

1 year ago

Anonymous

1 year ago

Shelley

Outstanding. Loved this saki

1 year ago

Liam

Born "Nihon no Tsubasa" was a revelation of balance, depth and elegance.

3 years ago

Anonymous

I really enjoyed this sake and was not disappointed by the minerality taste profile (I also enjoy white wines that have mineral notes). I served it for a special dinner with Alaskan king crab legs and it did indeed prove a terrific pairing. I have been searching for a less expensive comparable but have not yet found one. Pineapple notes were strong and enjoyable. In sum, a unique sake that drinks very well and I will reorder...but I will save and serve only to those sake drinkers who will appreciate it's distinctiveness as the price tag is a bit of a splurge...but worth it!

5 years ago