Born Junmai 55 1800ml

Born Junmai 55 is the flagship sake from Born Brewery, offering a rich yet approachable profile that pairs with virtually any cuisine. Its vibrant, layered aroma and firm, refined body provide a clean finish and a deep, satisfying flavour. Served warm, the subtle acidity comes forward, adding depth and enhancing its umami character.

A versatile sake, Born Junmai 55 shines from everyday home meals to sophisticated Western dishes, making it an all-rounder in both taste and enjoyment.

Product Details

Type: Junmai Sake
Ingredients: Rice, Rice Koji
Rice: Hyogo Prefecture Yamada Nishiki (Special A contract-grown), Fukui Prefecture Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 55%
Alcohol: 14%
Brewery: Born Brewery

Taste Profile

Rich, layered aroma with a firm body, clean finish, and balanced umami; light acidity develops when warmed

Recommended Serving Temperature

Cold: 0–10°C
Room Temperature: 15–20°C
Warm (Nurukan): 30–40°C
Hot (Atsukan): 45–55°C

Awards

• 2025 ISC (International Sake Challenge) – Trophy (Top Award)
• 2025 Kura Master – Platinum
• 2025 CINVE Spain Sake Competition – Gold
• 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition – Gold
• 2024 National Kan Sake Contest – Gold
• 2023 ISC – Gold
• 2023 CINVE – Gold
• 2023 Australian Sake Awards – Gold
• 2023 Kura Master – Gold
• 2023 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Gold
• 2022 Australian Sake Awards – People’s Choice
• 2022 Kura Master – Gold
• 2021 ISC – Gold
• 2020 SAKE-China – Gold
• 2020 US National Sake Appraisal – Grand Prix
• 2020 CINVE – Grand Gold (Top Award)
• 2020 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Highest Gold
• 2019 ISC – Gold
• 2018 Junmai Sake Grand Award – Gold
• 2018 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold
• 2017 Junmai Sake Grand Award – Gold
• 2017 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold
• 2017 IWC (International Wine Challenge), Fukui Junmai Trophy
• 2017 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Gold
• 2016 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold
• 2016 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Highest Gold
• 2015 US National Sake Appraisal – Grand Prix
• 2015 Wine Glass Premium Sake Award – Gold
• 2014 Junmai Sake Grand Award – Gold
• 2014 Slow Food Japan Kan Sake Contest – Highest Gold
• 2014 ISC – Trophy (Top Award)
• 2014 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold
• 2013 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold
• 2012 ISC – Gold
• 2012 US National Sake Appraisal – Gold

PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Beef Steak, Yakitori