越乃景虎 純米 しぼりたて

Koshinokagetora Junmai Shiboritate

越乃景虎 純米 しぼりたて

Koshinokagetora — Morohashi Shuzo, Niigata

The year's first pressing of junmai sake, bottled fresh and unpasteurized.

  • Undiluted (genshu)
  • Unpasteurized (nama)
  • Shiboritate (fresh-pressed)

Specifications

Type
Junmai Shu
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
65%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
17–18%
Sake meter value
+5
Acidity
1.3

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Flavor profile Jun-shu

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RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

Junmai at 65% polishing with genshu strength (17-18%) suggests a full, rice-driven body. SMV +5 and acidity 1.3 point to a fairly dry, soft palate, with a restrained aroma and fresh nama character.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

A limited release available from November through February. Shiboritate (freshly pressed) junmai sake is a rare treat, one that until now only the brewers (kurabito) had been able to enjoy.

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