Koshigoi Junmai sake
腰古井 純米酒Koshigoi — Yoshino Shuzo, Chiba
A clear, expansive flavor with a hidden richness and gentle acidity
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Gohyakumangoku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 1401
- Alcohol
- 15.8%
- Sake meter value
- +4
- Acidity
- 1.6
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The description of rich, full body and acidity, together with 60% polishing and acidity of 1.6, points to a restrained aroma with substantial umami, placing it in the jun quadrant. An SMV of +4 suggests a balanced, slightly dry profile with modest sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Made from just rice, rice koji, and water, this sake lets the skill of the toji shine through in its simplicity. Skilled Nanbu toji (master brewers) carry on the flavors of traditional, handmade sake in the old style. Its appeal lies in a full, rich body and acidity hidden within a clear, expansive flavor. 2016 to 2018: Three consecutive years receiving the Yutosho (Excellent Award) in the Seishu Kan-zake division of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Appraisal Gold Award in the Premium Kan-zake division at the KAN SAKE AWARD 2018
Other sake from this brand 8
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- Koshigoi Junmai Nama Genshu Muroka腰古井 純米生原酒 無濾過
- Koshigoi Ginjo Tsuyu Shigure腰古井 吟醸 露しぐれ
- Koshigoi Honjozo Nama Genshu Hizoshu腰古井 本醸造生原酒 秘蔵酒
- Koshigoi Ara Shibori Nama Genshu Kurabito no Kakushizake腰古井 あら絞り生原酒 蔵人のかくし酒
- Koshigoi Junmai Daiginjo Namazake腰古井 純米大吟醸 生酒
- Koshigoi Junmai Ginjo腰古井 純米吟醸
- Koshigoi Ginkara腰古井 吟辛