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Kumpeki Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki

勲碧 純米吟醸 山田錦

Kumpeki — Kumpeki Shuzo, Aichi

Junmai Ginjo brewed slowly at low temperature from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 55%.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%

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Flavor profile Kun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Kun-shu — aromatic and light

DrySweet
LightFull

The 55% polishing of Yamada Nishiki and the described restrained ginjo aroma point to a gently aromatic profile. The soft taste and 15% alcohol suggest a light, smooth body with mild sweetness.

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

About

Water was added and the sake was bottled while still in its namazake (unpasteurized) state, then pasteurized. It has the gentle flavor typical of Yamada Nishiki and a restrained ginjo aroma characteristic of Kyokai No. 10 yeast. It can also be enjoyed warmed (kan).

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