{"product_id":"kubo-honke-kubo-honke-junmai-daiginjo-suiryu-sleeping-dragon-720ml-720-ml-nv-wb","title":"Kubo Honke - NV - Kubo Honke Junmai Daiginjo Suiryu (Sleeping Dragon) - 720ml - 720 ml.","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cstrong\u003eAkita Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cstrong\u003eSake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage: \u003cstrong\u003eNV\u003c\/strong\u003e      -     Size: \u003cstrong\u003e720 ml.\u003c\/strong\u003e      -     Type: \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKubo Honke Junmai Daiginjo Suiryu (Sleeping Dragon) is a thoughtfully made sake from Nara Prefecture that balances tradition and finesse. Polished to 40% using premium Yamada Nishiki rice and fermented with the classic kimoto shubo method, this Junmai Daiginjo reveals a precise, light-bodied profile that drinks with clarity and poise. The nose opens to ripe cantaloupe and the crisp perfume of red apple skin, while a delicate fresh yogurt note provides creamy lift without heaviness. On the palate the sake remains bright and focused, with a clean minerality and a mild, shishito pepper edge that lends savory interest and an approachable, lingering finish. Because of its low polishing ratio and kimoto technique, Suiryu shows both the polish expected of top-tier daiginjo and the savory structural backbone often associated with traditional brewing. It pairs exceptionally well with richer preparations — think simmered pork belly or duck confit — as well as desserts that feature stone fruit or gentle cream like peach cheese crepes or vanilla ice cream. Serve lightly chilled to reveal floral-fruit aromatics and the sake’s crisp acidity, or bring it closer to cool room temperature to emphasize its umami and peppery lift. For collectors and curious palates, this Suiryu is a graceful example of modern classic sake: refined, food-friendly, and quietly expressive of Nara’s brewing heritage.\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Kubo Honke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43227651932196,"sku":"WB30338570","price":82.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1997\/1819\/files\/red_bottle_9a056ff9-5d68-420b-b239-477878dd20fb.png?v=1770050725","url":"https:\/\/finding.wine\/products\/kubo-honke-kubo-honke-junmai-daiginjo-suiryu-sleeping-dragon-720ml-720-ml-nv-wb","provider":"finding.wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}