Kokuryu Kijoshu
黒龍 貴醸酒Kokuryu — Kokuryu Shuzo, Fukui
A luxuriously brewed kijoshu made with Kokuryu Junmai Ginjo, finished light and easy to drink.
Specifications
- Type
- Kijoshu
- Rice
- Gohyakumangoku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 55%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Sake meter value
- -35
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The tasting notes describe ripe fruit and white floral aromas, and an SMV of -35 with a sweet, honeyed palate points to strong sweetness. The 12% alcohol and the brewery's 'light' finish keep the body slightly below center, placing it in the kun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A rich, new-style flavor with sweet-tart notes, like ripe fruit. Tasting notes The liquid shimmers with a green hue as it catches the light on its gently rippling surface. Swirling the glass releases an aroma that draws you in. Juicy fruit notes reminiscent of Japanese pear, lychee and white peach harmonize with ripe fruit notes resembling coconut milk, giving a gentle impression. A sweet aroma of wasanbon (fine Japanese sugar), along with white floral notes such as honeysuckle and a faint champignon mushroom aroma, becomes more pronounced in the latter part. The palate is soft, delicate and fresh. Smooth, elegant sweetness is balanced by an equally smooth acidity, adding a refreshing impression. It harmonizes with an exceptionally pleasant sweetness. It is like sipping white peach soup, with a luscious, sweet impression. Food pairings In Japanese cuisine, it pairs with ankimo (monkfish liver). With yakitori, white liver (shirorebā) is ideal, though regular chicken liver with tare sauce also works. In Western cuisine, try pumpkin soup or gorgonzola gnocchi.
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