Kihotsuru Cho-karakuchi Junmai sake
基峰鶴 超辛口 純米酒Kihotsuru — Kiyama Shoten, Saga
Mellow sweetness and gentle acidity bring out the dry character of this well-balanced junmai sake.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 901
- Alcohol
- 15–17%
- Sake meter value
- +10
- Acidity
- 1.8
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The 60% polishing ratio, SMV +10 and acidity of 1.8, together with the description's mellow sweetness and acidity, point to a restrained aroma and a rounded, full-bodied texture. It reads as dry overall but with a gentle sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Soft on the palate, with a mellow sweetness. Gradually, a faint bitterness and a restrained sharpness come through. Gentle sweetness, bitterness, and acidity are well balanced. Overall, it is a mild, smooth sake. Enjoy it with dishes that have a substantial flavor or a rich umami.
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