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純米大吟醸 無濾過生原酒 79Au

Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu 79Au

純米大吟醸 無濾過生原酒 79Au

Eikofuji — Fuji Shuzo, Yamagata

Twenty times the gold leaf, sealed in a golden snow globe. A premium sake that carries its generous gold leaf with Hattan Nishiki from Hiroshima in fine balance.

  • Undiluted (genshu)
  • Unfiltered (muroka)
  • Unpasteurized (nama)

Specifications

Type
Junmai Daiginjo
Rice
Hattan Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
50%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
16.3%
Sake meter value
-4
Acidity
1.5

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Flavor profile Kun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Kun-shu — aromatic and light

DrySweet
LightFull

The description's clean, smooth Hachitanshiki character and an SMV of -4 with acidity 1.5 point to a gently sweet, soft profile. The junmai daiginjo aroma is pronounced, while the genshu richness is balanced by a light, restrained body.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

A special sake that glows golden, with gold leaf packed so densely into the bottle that it resembles a snow globe. Within Eikofuji's limited-edition sake series, this one is known for having an extraordinarily large amount of gold leaf. Some have called it somewhat reckless (?), a bold concept that sets it apart from other sake. It is a junmai daiginjo that pushes this idea all the way. The number 79 in the name is the atomic number of gold, and Au is gold's chemical symbol. This bottle puts gold front and center with full commitment. The sake rice is Hattan Nishiki, a sake rice most widely cultivated as a designated brand unique to Hiroshima Prefecture. It was developed in 1983 by crossing Akitsuho with Hattan No. 35. Because the striking look of the heavy gold leaf often overshadows the flavor, the taste is seldom discussed, which is a little disappointing. Yet the firm, grounded character of Hattan Nishiki comes through, finished with a Tanrei (light and clean) and smooth taste. In Japan, gold with a purity of 99.99% or higher is called K24 or 24-karat gold. In terms of 24ths, this means 100% pure gold. *Figures are as of 2022.

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