Kokuryu Daiginjo
黒龍 大吟醸Kokuryu — Kokuryu Shuzo, Fukui
A rich aroma and a clear, smooth finish, with a refreshing character that makes this daiginjo a favorite.
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +4
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The daiginjo grade at 50% polishing, SMV +4, and the description of plum blossom and daphne-like aromas point to a highly aromatic, light style. The soft, clean texture with a slightly dry lean places it in the kun quadrant with moderate sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Savor the supple, fine-grained flavor, as smooth as habutae silk. Tasting Notes The fragrance of plum blossoms carried on an early spring breeze. Deeper in, a strong, exotic aroma reminiscent of daphne (jinchoge) can be found. Quince steeped in acacia honey, with cinnamon added, and when the white kernel of a plum pit is cracked, its aroma and a finish that evokes sea breeze linger. Delicate aromas layer upon one another. High texture and a firm core of strength form the backbone, while a body as soft and light as raw cotton adds an impression of a gentle character. Recommended Pairings White fish sashimi and kisu (Japanese whiting) carpaccio pair well with fresh white fish. Also try sake-steamed clams and white asparagus with hollandaise sauce (butter and lemon juice emulsified with egg yolk, seasoned with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper). For cheese, try Sainte-Maure (a goat cheese made in the Loire region of France).
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