ginjō sake; high-quality sake
Abbreviation of 吟醸酒. Refers to premium sake brewed with rice milled to at least 60% and fermented at low temperatures. Often used in compound terms like 吟醸香.
See also: 吟醸酒
This ginjō sake is characterized by its fruity aroma.
Ginjō-shu uses white rice milled to 60% or less.
Abbreviation of 吟醸酒 (ginjō-shu). The kanji 吟 means 'to recite' or 'to savor', and 醸 means 'to brew', together suggesting carefully crafted sake.