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Manju

Manju

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Kubota's flagship. The pinnacle of unconventional craftsmanship. Manju is a masterful blend that combines two contrasting brewing methods to achieve a depth and complexity most sake never reach. Silky and layered, it finishes with a lingering richness that sets it apart.

Tasting Notes

  • Apple
    Apple
  • Banana
    Banana
  • Strawberry
    Strawberry
  • White Flowers
    White Flowers
  • Cultured Butter
    Cultured Butter
  • Umami
    Umami
  • Certified Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • No Animal-Derived Ingredients
  • No Added Sulfites
  • No Artificial Additives/Flavors 
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
Pairing Recommendations

Manju brings out the best in bold and delicate flavors alike. Try it with smoked salmon, soft cheeses, your favorite cut of meat, or anything with a hint of dill.

Serving Suggestions
  • Best served slightly chilled
  • Ideal serving temperature: 50–59 °F (10-15°C)
  • Clean & 
Precise
    Clean & 
Precise
  • Crafted from Premium Rice
    Crafted from Premium Rice
  • Niigata Soft Water Brewing
    Niigata Soft Water Brewing

In the glass

You notice apple and banana first with honeysuckle, rose, and a hint of cultured butter underneath. The palate opens slowly, silky and layered, with dried strawberry and nuts threading through a seamless balance of sweetness, umami, and acidity. And even though it's clean and dry, the finish tends to hang around you longer than you expected.

Junmai Daiginjo

Kubota Manju draws on centuries of craftsmanship to produce a modern sake with layered depth, blended balance, and a quiet complexity that sets it apart.

  • Polishing Ratio 50% Koji
  • Body Medium-Full
  • Aroma Moderately Fragrant

By the numbers

Sake is more than facts and figures, but these details offer a helpful snapshot of what you can expect in every bottle.

  • Rice Polishing Ratio

    50% (Koji)/33% (Mash)

  • Alc.

    15%

  • Acidity Level

    1.2

  • Sake Meter Value (SMV).

    +2

Taking a Traditionally Untraditional Approach to Sake

Guided by generations of expertise, our master brewers and researchers approach their craft with curiosity and care, honoring tradition while leaving room for discovery.

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