Ohmine Shuzou "2 Grain" YamadaNishiki Junmai Daiginjo -- 大嶺酒造「2粒」山田錦純米大吟醸 -720ml

No.1 GOLD prize at SAKE COMPETITION 2023
International Wine Challenge 2021 GOLD
International Wine Challenge 2022 SILVER
International Wine Challenge 2023 SILVER

In 2013, the Japanese Government served Ohmine Sake to various world leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013 in Davos, Switzerland.

Tasting Notes

This brew boasts a juicy taste reminiscent of pear and white peaches. Notes of sugarcane and roasted almond can be detected in the middle, followed by a bitterness akin to that of cacao and orange peel on the finish. 

Ohmine's brewing process for 2Grain involves carefully controlling the bacteria in order to produce their ideal taste. Specifically, they reduce the amount of bacteria responsible for producing unwanted flavors (zatsumi) and increase the bacteria used for fermenting alcohol, which breaks down the starch in the grain. This method is difficult to control, and is only used for Ohmine’s 2Grain.

Recommended pairing: White fish sashimi, like filefish and blowfish, sweet shrimp sushi, caprese salad

Brewery Description

Ohmine Shuzou operations were resumed in 2010 after a hiatus of 50 years in Mine City, Yamaguchi.  Ohmine Shuzou is a pioneer sake brewery which aims to take advantage of the abundant natural blessings of Mine City through novel ideas. “Ohmine sake” has a sweet and rich aroma of white peaches, and is created with “Benten water,” also known as “Water for Gods,” and locally grown rice,

Additional Information

Classification: Junmai Daiginjo

Polishing Ratio: 35%

Prefecture: Yamaguchi

Rice: YamadaNishiki

ABV: 14%

Size: 720 ml