Born Chogin Junmai Daiginjo 720ML

Tasting Note

The ultimate Junmai Daiginjo sake made from 100% contract-grown Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture's Special Area A, handmade with 20% milling, and aged at -10°C for 5 years. The wonderful aroma and deep taste are truly impressive, and are the gems of sake that represent Japanese sake culture.

Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 20%
ABV: 16%
Size: 720ml

Brewery Profile
Brewery: Kato Kichibee Shoten
Founded: 1860
Location: Fukui Prefecture

Profile:
Kato Kichibee Shoten began as a money exchange business deeply rooted in the local community. In 1860, the village headman—who would become the founder—expanded into sake brewing. The brewery has since been passed down through eleven generations, proudly carrying the Kichibee name. In 1866, the brewery officially registered its trademark.

The brand name “Born” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “purity” or “striking truth,” reflecting the brewery’s strong belief in second chances and the karmic rewards of hard work. In the early Shōwa era (1926–1989), Born sake was selected for imperial ceremonies, festivals, and official guests, establishing it as one of Japan’s representative sake brands.