No photo yet

Mansakunohana Junmei Ginjo Omachi

まんさくの花 巡米吟醸 雄町

Mansakunohana — Hinomaru Jozo, Akita

The forebear of sake rice, large-grained and combining delicacy with strength.

  • Undiluted (genshu)

Specifications

Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
70%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
16.2%
Sake meter value
+1
Acidity
1.5

Official website

Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

The 70% polishing ratio, 16.2% genshu strength, and description of a plump, umami-rich sake point to restrained aroma and a fuller body, placing it in the jun quadrant. SMV +1 and acidity 1.5 suggest moderate sweetness balanced by acidity.

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

About

Omachi is the ancestor of many sake rice varieties, including Yamada Nishiki. Sake brewed with Omachi has a distinctive, plump and richly flavored character that reflects the qualities of the rice. This has led to a rapidly growing community of passionate fans known as "Omachists."

Other sake from this brand 17