Kubota Daiginjo Genshu is undiluted—bottled at higher alcohol without water addition—which gives it a richer texture than standard diluted daiginjo. A dry, floral opening leads into a soft umami mid-palate with subtle savory undertones, including hints of pear and mushroom. The combination of daiginjo refinement and genshu concentration makes it a flexible pairing option for richer Western dishes.
Editor's Note
An interesting intersection of daiginjo refinement and genshu weight. The undiluted format adds presence without sacrificing the clean finish the category demands.
Quick Reference
Best for
Drinkers who find standard daiginjo too light and want the category's refinement with more body and presence.
Taste in brief
Dry and floral on the nose with a richer mid-palate than diluted daiginjo—notes of pear and subtle savory undertone.
Serving
Serve well chilled. The higher undiluted ABV means it holds up slightly better to warming than most daiginjo.
Food pairing
Richer dishes than typical daiginjo pairings—baked scallops, quiche, potato gratin, or mild sausage.
Why it stands out
Bottled at higher ABV without water dilution, giving daiginjo refinement a richer body and a longer finish than the standard format allows.
For wine drinkers
The daiginjo aromatics plus genshu weight is analogous to a full-strength, non-watered wine—more presence than you'd expect.
Character
Technical profile
Details shown only when verified against a reliable source.
- Rice variety
- Gohyakumangoku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Dilution
- Genshu (undiluted)
- Alcohol by volume
- 17.0
- Sake meter value
- +4
- Acidity
- 0.9
Confidence: high
Food Pairings
- baked scallops
- quiche with feta
- potato gratin
- mild sausage
Best Served
Sources
- https://tippsysake.com/products/kubota-daiginjo-genshu (internal_only)