Grapefruit × Melon × White Pepper
Sake Meter Value (SMV): Not disclosed by the brewery
 
“HUMAN” is a Junmai Daiginjo from Banjo Jozo (Kamoshibito Kuheiji), created with the wish to be a sake that transcends borders—of gender, nationality, ethnicity, and culture. It is positioned as the richest expression within Kuheiji’s polishing-focused “Collection,” with emphasis on umami supported by beautiful sugars, giving the sake a deep, structured profile. Aromatic yet composed: bright citrus and apple-like lift, then a turn toward riper melon and botanical nuance as it opens. On the palate, it’s silky and finely layered—umami and gentle bitterness create definition, making it enjoyable over a long session as the expression shifts with temperature and glassware. The brewery also suggests that the mouthfeel can evolve over multiple years, gaining riper pear/melon complexity—cellar aging is a compelling option if stored properly.
 
Junmai Daiginjo Sake from Aichi, Japan
Rice: Yamadanishiki from Hyogo
Size: 720ml