Hanashibori Junmai sake
はなしぼり 純米酒Hanashibori — Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery, Nagano
The first sake pressed of the year.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15.5%
- Sake meter value
- +6
Flavor profile So-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
So-shu — clean and light
A 60% polished junmai with an SMV of +6 points to a dry, restrained profile. The description of a fresh, first-pressed young sake suggests modest aroma and a light-to-medium body with a slightly rough edge.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
In "Hanashibori," the "hana" means "first" or "initial." This sake is fresh, but it is a rough-edged sake that has not yet been matured. Enjoy this young sake while savoring the season.