{"product_id":"kitajima-the-whale-ginjo-sake-720ml","title":"KITAJIMA THE WHALE GINJO SAKE 北島 The Whale 吟醸 720ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eBrewed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eKitajima Shuzo\u003c\/strong\u003e (北島酒造) in \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eShiga Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eKitajima “The Whale” Ginjo\u003c\/em\u003e (北島 The Whale 吟醸) embodies the brewery’s free-spirited creativity and love for natural expression. Inspired by the gentle giants of \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eLake Biwa\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sake represents strength, calm, and a sense of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eUsing locally grown \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eShiga sake rice\u003c\/strong\u003e and soft water from the Suzuka mountain range, it delivers an inviting aroma of \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"919\"\u003emelon, pear, and banana\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by bright acidity and a refreshing finish. Light yet layered, this ginjo is clean, juicy, and effortlessly drinkable — ideal for both casual enjoyment and thoughtful sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e🍶 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginjo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eRice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locally grown Shiga sake rice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003ePrefecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiga, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003ePolishing Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eBest Served:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilled (8 – 12 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e🍱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled seafood, yakitori, sashimi, or cheese platter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e🐋 \u003cem data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e“The Whale”\u003c\/em\u003e represents freedom and creative brewing — a Shiga icon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e🇯🇵 Crafted by Kitajima Shuzo, a pioneer of expressive, minimal-intervention sake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e🍈 Aromatic, crisp, and beautifully balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e✨ Approachable yet refined — a sake that delights both beginners and enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sessions Box Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842846261336,"sku":"11ef50c3408bb178944b06f41b06c9b1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/5183\/3432\/files\/8690685575256.jpg?v=1779882729","url":"https:\/\/www.sessionsboxhill.com.au\/products\/kitajima-the-whale-ginjo-sake-720ml","provider":"Sessions Box Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}