Kikumasamune Tokusen
菊正宗 特選Kikumasamune — Kikumasamune Shuzo, Hyogo
Brewed with kimoto (traditional yeast-starter method), a technique handed down by Tamba toji (master brewers), in this select honjozo.
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +4.5
Flavor profile Jun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The kimoto production, the described umami and sharp finish, and an SMV of +4.5 point to restrained aroma, a full umami-driven body and low sweetness. The honjozo style at 16% alcohol gives moderate richness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
An authentic dry sake with the full, rounded richness and umami characteristic of kimoto, and an outstanding clean finish.
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