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Kimibandai Junmai Ginjo Neko Label

君萬代 純米吟醸 ねこラベル

Kimibandai — Tanaka Shuzoten, Ibaraki

How far can rice grown in Toride take us? A local sake pursued by a brewer determined to keep reaching higher.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%

Official website

Flavor profile Kun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Kun-shu — aromatic and light

DrySweet
LightFull

A 55% polished junmai ginjo with 15% alcohol points to a moderate ginjo aroma and a light-to-medium body. The mild sweetness and modest richness suit a fragrant, approachable kun-type profile.

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

About

This sake shows how much the flavor of the same rice can change with the rice polishing ratio and brewing method, and demonstrates that the future of sake still has much more to unfold. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or lukewarm (nurukan).

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