Kenbishi Brand Expands Flagship 'Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi' with New 300ml Bottle Size, First New Product in 13 Years
Kenbishi Sake Brewery will begin shipping the flagship 'Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi' in 300ml bottles on June 1, 2026. This new size is designed for easier home consumption and refrigerator storage, while promoting new ways to enjoy the sake, such as chilled or as a 'sake highball'.
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Kenbishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is expanding its premium 'Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi', the pinnacle of its Kuromatsu series, into a smaller format. Previously available only in 1.8L bottles, the premium sake will now be released in 300ml bottles, making it easier to enjoy at home and more convenient to store in the refrigerator.
Shipments will begin on June 1, 2026. This is the company's first new product release in 13 years (excluding certain limited editions).
'Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi' is brewed using Kenbishi's traditional Itami-style process. It features a slowly expanding, soft sweetness and umami of rice, leaving a definitive crisp finish. It is a substantial yet easy-to-drink sake that embodies the spirit of Edo-period brewing in modern times.
While Kenbishi has traditionally been enjoyed as warmed sake (kan-zake), the 'Gokujo' grade also delivers excellent flavor when chilled. It can be enjoyed as cold sake during the hot summer months, or as a 'sake highball' (mixed with carbonated water) to bring out its subtle sweetness and refreshing umami. The 300ml bottle is the perfect size for refrigerator storage. We invite you to pair it not only with traditional Japanese cuisine but also with cheese or prosciutto.
■ Product Information
Product Name: Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi
Volume: 300ml
Product Category: Sake
Reference Retail Price: 684 JPY (tax excluded)
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), Rice koji (domestic rice), Brewed alcohol
Rice Varieties Used: Yamada Nishiki, Aiyama
Alcohol Content: 17.5%
Sake Meter Value (SMV): +1.0
Acidity: 1.7
Amino Acid Content: 2.4
Manufacturer: Kenbishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Shipment Start Date: June 1, 2026 (Monday)
Shipments will begin on June 1, 2026. This is the company's first new product release in 13 years (excluding certain limited editions).
'Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi' is brewed using Kenbishi's traditional Itami-style process. It features a slowly expanding, soft sweetness and umami of rice, leaving a definitive crisp finish. It is a substantial yet easy-to-drink sake that embodies the spirit of Edo-period brewing in modern times.
While Kenbishi has traditionally been enjoyed as warmed sake (kan-zake), the 'Gokujo' grade also delivers excellent flavor when chilled. It can be enjoyed as cold sake during the hot summer months, or as a 'sake highball' (mixed with carbonated water) to bring out its subtle sweetness and refreshing umami. The 300ml bottle is the perfect size for refrigerator storage. We invite you to pair it not only with traditional Japanese cuisine but also with cheese or prosciutto.
■ Product Information
Product Name: Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi
Volume: 300ml
Product Category: Sake
Reference Retail Price: 684 JPY (tax excluded)
Ingredients: Rice (domestic), Rice koji (domestic rice), Brewed alcohol
Rice Varieties Used: Yamada Nishiki, Aiyama
Alcohol Content: 17.5%
Sake Meter Value (SMV): +1.0
Acidity: 1.7
Amino Acid Content: 2.4
Manufacturer: Kenbishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Shipment Start Date: June 1, 2026 (Monday)
FAQ
極上黒松剣菱の300mlボトルはいつから出荷されますか？
2026年6月1日より出荷を開始します。
極上黒松剣菱の特徴は何ですか？
伝統の伊丹流製法による深く厚みのある味わいが特徴で、柔らかな米の甘みと旨味、確かなキレがあります。
おすすめの飲み方はありますか？
燗酒はもちろん、冷やしても旨味が伝わるほか、夏場には冷酒や酒ハイボール（炭酸割）も推奨されています。
価格はいくらですか？
参考小売価格は684円（本体価格）です。
原材料とアルコール度数は？
原材料は米（国産）、米こうじ（国産米）、醸造アルコールで、アルコール度数は17.5度です。