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Kikusui Reiryu Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
菊水 菊水麗流 純米大吟醸原酒Kikusui — Kikusui Shuzo, Niigata
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- -5
- Acidity
- 1.6
Flavor profile Kun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The daiginjo-grade 50% polishing and SMV of -5 point to a fragrant, gently sweet profile. The 16% genshu strength and junmai base add roundness, while the body stays fairly light.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Note: Kikusui is the rice variety that is the parent of Gohyakumangoku. The variety was lost for a time, but a group of professional farmers, Kyosei no Daichi Niigata 21, revived it from just 25 seed rice grains.
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