Jotambo Tokubetsu Junmai
乗丹坊 特別純米Jotambo — Bandai Shuzo, Fukushima
Brewed with groundwater from Mount Bandai by a historic brewery in Bandai town that has operated for 130 years. Stored at -3°C in Hyoon Chozo (ice-temperature storage).
Specifications
- Type
- Tokubetsu Junmai
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 58%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- -1
- Acidity
- 1.6
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The text describes a gentle koji-derived aroma and rice-driven umami with body, and the genshu at 16% with SMV -1 points to a full, slightly sweet profile. This places it in the restrained, rich jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
This is a full-bodied Tokubetsu Junmai made with Aizu-grown sake rice polished to a rice polishing ratio of 58%, which highlights the richness of the rice. The calm, mellow aroma comes from koji. The name Jotambo refers to the head monk (sotogashira) of Ekijiji, a temple in Aizu that existed about 1,200 years ago and was a birthplace of Buddhist culture in the region. The sake pairs well with fatty dishes such as meat. It can be served chilled, but it is best at room temperature or lightly warmed (nurume no kan), which brings out the umami. Because its acidity is high, bitterness is less likely to emerge when warmed, so it may taste slightly dry.
Other sake from this brand 1
- Jotambo Junmai Ginjo乗丹坊 純米吟醸