菊姫 特撰純米

Kikuhime Tokusen Junmai

菊姫 特撰純米

Kikuhime — Kikuhime, Ishikawa

A junmai sake that brings out the rich sweetness and umami of rice.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Shu
Rice
Yamada Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
65%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
16%
Sake meter value
-3
Acidity
1.8

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Flavor profile Juku-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake

DrySweet
LightFull

The junmai spec with SMV -3 and 16% alcohol, together with the description of honey-like sweetness, caramel and nutty aged aroma and deep umami, points to a mature, full-bodied sake with moderate aroma and clear sweetness.

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

About

Aged slowly within the brewery, this sake draws out a mellow, deep flavor. A fragrant aroma reminiscent of nuts and caramel. Moderate aging brings out a sweet, rich umami reminiscent of honey, which combines with a sense of alcoholic body to create a full, weighty palate.

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