Kiwamihijiri Hare no Kuni Okayama
極聖 晴れの国 おかやまKiwamihijiri — Miyashita Shuzo, Okayama
Good water and good rice, a sake that could only come from Okayama
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Akebono
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +5
Flavor profile Jun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
A 65% polished junmai with an SMV of +5 points to restrained, rice-led aroma and a fairly dry, moderately full palate. Its 15-16% alcohol keeps the body medium rather than heavy.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
This sake could only come from Okayama, a prefecture blessed with fine water and fine rice. It is enjoyed chilled (hiyashi), or warmed to hot (atsukan) or lukewarm (nurukan). Awards: International Wine Challenge 2010, Junmai Shu category, Bronze Medal
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