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菊姫 にごり酒

Kikuhime Nigori

菊姫 にごり酒

Kikuhime — Kikuhime, Ishikawa

Tangy acidity and Kikuhime's distinctive umami come together in a nigori sake with the fermenting mash left in, and once tasted it is hard to forget.

  • Nigori

Specifications

Type
Futsushu
Rice
Yamada Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
70%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
14–15%
Sake meter value
-8.5
Acidity
1

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Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

An SMV of -8.5 and low acidity of 1.0 point to a sweet, soft profile, and the nigori texture with chestnut and cream cheese notes suggests restrained aroma with rich, umami-forward body and a clean finish.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

Kikuhime Shuzo is located in Tsurugi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Its commitment to ingredients ranks among the very best of Japan's sake breweries. Kikuhime Nigori is bottled as a nigori sake made from moromi (fermentation mash) taken just before fermentation is complete, then coarsely filtered. Its alcohol content is relatively low, which makes it smooth and easy to drink, and it is a good choice for those who do not often drink sake. It can be enjoyed warmed (kan) in winter or as a soda highball in summer. The aroma is sweet and full, reminiscent of candied chestnuts and cream cheese. On the palate it is sweet, with the natural umami and richness of the moromi clearly felt, yet it is not cloying, and the finish is light and clean.

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