Inasato Junmai Yamada Nishiki
稲里 純米 山田錦Inasato — Isokura Shuzo, Ibaraki
Round umami and a crisp, clean finish, like the moon waxing and waning...
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +0
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The 50% polishing ratio and the text describing restrained aroma, round umami and a sharp finish point to a restrained, rich profile. An SMV of 0 suggests a medium sweetness balance that suits meals.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
This sake was made for enjoying Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and kaiseki, where delicate, pale flavors arrive gradually, one dish after another, over a long meal. Although its specifications are those of a Junmai Daiginjo, the aroma was kept restrained so as not to compete with the food. We aimed to balance a gentle, round umami that lingers and enriches the flavors of the meal with a sharp finish that fades cleanly. Its impact may be modest, but that is precisely why it does its job well: a capable performer that stays in the supporting role.
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