菊姫 菊

Kikuhime Kiku

菊姫 菊

Kikuhime — Kikuhime, Ishikawa

An affordable everyday futsushu that brings the Kikuhime style within easy reach, shaped by careful attention to the rice, the brewing, and the aging.

Specifications

Type
Futsushu
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
70%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%
Sake meter value
+1
Acidity
1.5

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Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

The 70% polishing ratio, SMV +1 and acidity 1.5 point to a restrained, moderately dry profile, and the description's gentle nutty aroma and soft rice umami place it in the restrained, slightly full jun quadrant.

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

About

Gentle aromas reminiscent of nuts and caramel, along with the soft umami of rice, can be enjoyed, and the character becomes even more striking when warmed (kan). It also pairs with a wide range of dishes, and can be enjoyed casually.

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