Kikuhime Junmai Hiyaoroshi
菊姫 純米ひやおろしAn autumn-only release, launched every September.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Yamada Nishiki
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 18%
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The description cites soft, round umami, gentle sweetness, mild banana aroma, crisp acidity and a clean finish. With 65% polishing and 18% alcohol, this points to a restrained aroma and a moderately rich body, placing it in the jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Hiyaoroshi (sake matured over the summer) refers to sake brewed during the deep cold of winter, matured within the brewery through the summer until it has mellowed well, and then bottled and shipped. When new, it has a youthful, fresh character, but by autumn it takes on a rounded, soft flavor. A refreshing, bamboo-leaf quality is accompanied by a subtle banana-like aroma. A soft, refined sweetness and umami spread across the palate, while the acidity leaves a crisp impression. The finish is clean, and the sake is characterized by a smooth, light drinking experience.
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