Kinkon “Edo Sake Oji”
Tokyo prefecture
Heart and soul of Tokyo
Established in 1596 in Edo, today’s Tokyo, Toshimaya Honten is the oldest sake shop in Japan’s capital. This unique brew is crafted with sake rice, yeast and water sourced exclusively from Tokyo, and offers an intriguing sweet-and-sour taste that is rare in the sake landscape. This Kura Master platinum prize winner is a wonderful gift for couples, as “Kinkon” means “Golden Wedding,” and is brewed with wishes of lifelong happiness.
Characteristics
| Brand | Kinkon |
| Brewery | Toshimaya Honten |
| Category | Junmai Ginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Kinuhikari |
| Yeast variety | Edo Yeast |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | -40.0 |
| Acidity | 10.5 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Kinkon is made in Tokyo prefecture in the Kanto region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Peach
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Pear
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Rice
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Seafood
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Veggies
Toshimaya Honten
Toshimaya Honten is the oldest existing brewery in all of Tokyo! It started out as an izakaya in 1596, and the fact that it’s still around today is a testament to the quality of its sake. The water used in production comes from an underground...
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