杵の川 特別純米

Kinokawa Tokubetsu Junmai

杵の川 特別純米

Kinokawa — Kinokawa, Nagasaki

A junmai sake for a touch of luxury at home

Specifications

Type
Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice
Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%
Sake meter value
+2
Acidity
1.5

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Made from 55% polished Goshiki-mangoku with Kumamoto No.9 yeast to draw out rice umami. SMV +2 and acidity 1.5 point to restrained aroma, a moderately full body and a balanced, mildly soft sweetness.

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About

Made from rice polished to 55%, this tokubetsu junmai sake has a harmonious balance of acidity and umami. It can be enjoyed chilled, or warmed (kan) for a different character. It is meant to be enjoyed as a food-pairing sake. A note from the toji: Made with Gohyakumangoku, a sake rice, and Kumamoto No. 9 yeast, this tokubetsu junmai sake draws out the umami of the rice to its fullest.

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