Kawanakajima Tokubetsu Junmai
川中島 特別純米酒Kawanakajima — Shusen Kurano, Nagano
A Tokubetsu Junmai brewed entirely with Nagano-grown Miyama Nishiki, a sake rice prized for brewing. Soft, rich, and clean on the finish.
Specifications
- Type
- Tokubetsu Junmai
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 59%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The 59% polishing ratio and junmai designation, together with the description of a soft yet rich body with a crisp finish, point to restrained aroma and a fuller, savory profile. Sweetness reads as mild, suited to food pairing.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
What makes this sake special is the rice polishing ratio (seimai-buai). The rice is polished to 59%, so roughly 40% of each grain is milled away as bran, a luxurious approach. Soft in character yet rich with body and a clean finish, it is a sake in the style of master brewer Mariko (toji) that stays enjoyable and never becomes tiresome. Ideal as a food sake, and highly recommended.
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