Azumaichi Junmai Ginjo Hakutsuru Nishiki
東一 純米吟醸 白鶴錦Azumaichi — Gochoda Shuzo, Saga
Calm fruity aromas and a serene, poised character with a distinctive profile
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Ginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 49%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +0.2
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The text describes a calm fruity aroma typical of junmai ginjo, with restrained sweetness and a lively acidity (1.4) and SMV +0.2 pointing to a light, clean, mildly sweet profile. This places it in the aromatic-light kun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Hakutsuru Nishiki is a sake rice developed in-house by Hakutsuru Shuzo to rival Yamada Nishiki, which is known as the king of sake rice. Breweries with a high reputation and strong technical skill have been steadily starting to brew with Hakutsuru Nishiki, and they are sending excellent sake into the world. Azumaichi has also produced a sake that makes full use of the traits of Hakutsuru Nishiki, which lend themselves to a light, crisp flavor suited to daiginjo. True to Azumaichi, it retains the umami of the rice while keeping sweetness restrained, giving a stylish profile with a lively, crisp acidity. Poured into a glass, calm fruity aromas rise elegantly. True to Azumaichi, it has a smooth umami, yet it draws out the character of Hakutsuru Nishiki, offering a gentle, graceful taste and a refreshing, clean sensation. Its poised presence offers a glimpse of the untapped potential of Hakutsuru Nishiki and the superb skill of Gochoda Shuzo.
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