Kanhokuto Junmai Daiginjo Ginyu
寒北斗 純米大吟醸 吟遊Kanhokuto — Kanhokuto Shuzo, Fukuoka
The pinnacle of Kanhokuto: a single drop of serenity and perfect harmony. Elegant, refined aroma and a clear, gentle palate, distilled from the very best of Kanhokuto's craft.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 35%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +4.5
- Acidity
- 1.7
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The 35% polishing ratio junmai daiginjo, described as having an elegant, refined aroma and a clear, gentle palate, points to high aroma and a light body. An SMV of +4.5 and acidity of 1.7 suggest restrained sweetness and a crisp outline.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
In December 2008, this sake was served as the food-pairing sake (shokuchu-shu) at the dinner for the Japan-China-Korea Trilateral Summit, held at the Kyushu National Museum. It was also featured as the on-board sake aboard JR Kyushu's cruise train Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu.
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- Kanhokuto Junmai寒北斗 純米
- Kanhokuto Daiginjo Ginyu寒北斗 大吟醸 吟遊
- Kanhokuto Ginjo寒北斗 吟醸
- Kanhokuto Junmai Ginjo寒北斗 純米吟醸
- Kanhokuto Kurisutaru寒北斗 クリスタル
- Kanhokuto Junmai Namazake寒北斗 純米生酒