Kubota Manjyu Sake
KUBOTA Manjyu Sake is a Junmai Daiginjo from Niigata, Japan, made by Asahi Shuzo under the Kubota range. This flagship expression is defined by its balance of umami, sweetness and tartness, alongside a refined floral aroma and clean, silky texture. The Malaysia listing is a 72cl bottle at 15.5% ABV.
KUBOTA Manjyu Sake is a Junmai Daiginjo. Its koji is made with Niigata-grown Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 50%, while the mash uses locally sourced Niigata rice polished to 33%. The official specification gives an acidity of 1.2 and Sake Meter Value of +2, positioning the expression within Kubota’s dry and crisp tanrei-karakuchi style.
In the glass, KUBOTA Manjyu Sake is crystal clear and nearly water-like. Its refined floral aroma carries dried strawberry and nut nuances, while the palate is clean, silky and smooth. Umami, sweetness and tartness are held in balance before the style resolves dry and crisp, in keeping with Kubota’s tanrei-karakuchi character.
Serve KUBOTA Manjyu Sake chilled at 10–15°C for a composed, food-friendly pour. Its clean, silky profile suits celebratory meals and can accompany dim sum, particularly shrimp dumplings, chive dumplings and pork siu mai, as featured in an Asahi Shuzo pairing.
Product Highlights
- Junmai Daiginjo sake from Niigata, Japan
- Koji rice polished to 50% and mash rice polished to 33%
- Refined floral aroma with dried strawberry and nut notes
- Clean, silky texture with balanced umami, sweetness and tartness
Product Information
- Brand: Kubota Sake
- Type: Sake
- Country: Japan
- Region: Niigata
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- Volume: 72cl
Why choose Kubota Manjyu Sake?
KUBOTA Manjyu Sake offers a Junmai Daiginjo interpretation of Kubota’s Niigata tanrei-karakuchi style, balancing umami, sweetness and tartness in a clean, silky texture.
Who is Kubota Manjyu Sake best for?
KUBOTA Manjyu Sake suits drinkers looking for refined, floral Junmai Daiginjo with a dry, crisp profile and layered umami.
What is Kubota Manjyu Sake?
KUBOTA Manjyu Sake is Kubota’s Junmai Daiginjo from Asahi Shuzo in Niigata, Japan. It uses highly polished Niigata rice, including Gohyakumangoku for koji, and combines floral aromatics with a silky texture and a balanced interplay of umami, sweetness and tartness.
What does Kubota Manjyu Sake taste like?
Kubota Manjyu Sake offers refined and floral, with dried strawberry and nut notes, Silky and smooth, balancing umami, sweetness and tartness with dried strawberry and nut notes and Clean, dry and crisp.
How should Kubota Manjyu Sake be served?
KUBOTA Manjyu Sake is best served chilled at 10–15°C and works well with shrimp dumplings, chive dumplings and pork siu mai.
