Akita Prefecture
Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery

X3 Amairo Triple Koji Junmai Genshu

An umami-driven star with endless food pairing potential.

The X3 Amairo is part of a range of sake from the Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery that use triple the usual amount of koji rice in their production. The result is a rich, umami-packed style of sake, but with high acidity giving a balancing freshness. The name “Amairo”, means flaxen, describes the sake’s golden hue in the glass. This multilayered sake is sweet and rich, capturing the character of the rice used to make it.

Flavour profile

Aromas of well-aged cheese and oxidatively aged Sherry are the defining features of this sake. Delivering a powerful attack brimming with apple compote and brown sugar, sensations of sweetness and umami envelop the palate. The body has a generous volume, judiciously balanced by a fine bead of acidity. A pleasing astringency on the finish invites the next sip.

flavor

Apple, almond, vanilla

Sweetness

Dry
Sweet

Flavour

Light
Concentrated

Aromas

Light
Pronounced

Recommended Serving Temperature

  • Chilled (5-12℃)
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  • Room temperature (15-25℃)
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  • Warm (around 40℃)
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  • Hot (around 45℃)
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Staff comments

A Junmai sake from the Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery, popular both overseas and in Japan. The name Amairo, meaning “flaxen” in Japanese, describes its colour in the glass. A beautiful, gentle sweetness envelops the palate, its rich umami profile makes it perfect for mirin- or dashi-based Japanese cuisine, but that is far from the limit of this sake’s pairing potential. Experiment with blue cheese, foie gras, and steak too. Unwind with a glass of this gentle, sweet sake.

Brewery information

Akita Prefecture

Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery

Innovative while remaining true to the characteristics that make it unique, brewing sake loved around the world

Details Products

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  • X3 Amairo Triple Koji Junmai Genshu 720ml

    Akita Prefecture
    Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery

    品番： 147489

  • X3 Amairo Triple Koji Junmai Genshu 1800ml

    Akita Prefecture
    Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery

    品番： 147488

Product information

Country of origin Japan
Prefecture Akita Prefecture
Municipality Daisen-shi
Category Junmai
Rice variety Menkoina
Polishing ratio 70 %
ABV 15 %
SMV -24
Acidity 2.5
Yeast Kyokai 7

Product details are subject to change depending on year of production.

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