Chikurin Karoyaka Ootoro (大瀞)
竹林 かろやか 大瀞Chikurin — Marumoto Shuzo, Okayama
Pressed and bottled straight, this 50% polished unfiltered nama genshu rests at low temperature until it turns smooth and mellow.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Ginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16–18%
Flavor profile Juku-shu
Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake
This genshu nama junmai ginjo at 50% polish is described as low-temperature aged with a mellow flavor and a thick, smooth mouthfeel, pointing to moderate aroma, full body and a juku profile. Sweetness is judged moderate given the rounded, viscous texture.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
The fresh character of genshu (undiluted sake) combines with the mellow roundness that comes from low-temperature aging. As the name suggests, the sake feels smooth and slightly thick on the palate. Serve well chilled.
Other sake from this brand 2
- Chikurin Taoyaka竹林 たおやか
- Chikurin Fukamari Tokoro竹林 ふかまり 瀞