Moriko Chotokusen Daiginjo
毛利公 超特撰 大吟醸Moriko — Yamagata Honten, Yamaguchi
Elegant, aromatic bouquet and delicate flavor A refined daiginjo with a graceful character
Specifications
- Type
- Daiginjo
- Rice
- Saito no Shizuku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 40%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15.5%
- Sake meter value
- +4.5
- Acidity
- 1.2
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The text describes an elegant, floral aroma and delicate taste, and a 40% polish daiginjo points to high aroma. SMV +4.5 with low acidity of 1.2 suggests a soft, lightly sweet, light-bodied kunshu style.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Polished to 40% (rice polishing ratio) from Saito no Shizuku, a sake rice from Yamaguchi Prefecture, and brewed with soft water, this beautiful sake was crafted with heart and soul by the toji (master brewer). Elegant, aromatic bouquet and delicate flavor. Pairs well with: sashimi of halibut (hirame), thinly sliced pufferfish (fugu usuzukuri) Serving style: chilled Awards ◇ 2013 brewing year (Heisei 25): Gold Medal, Annual Japan Sake Awards ◇ 2014 brewing year: Excellent Award, Yamaguchi Prefecture New Sake Appraisal ◇ IWC (International Wine Challenge), Daiginjo category 2014 Silver Medal 2016 Bronze Medal 2017 Silver Medal 2020 Silver Medal ◇ International Sake Challenge 2016: Silver Medal ◇ U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2017 Daiginjo A category: Gold Medal 2018 Grand Prix 2019 Gold Medal 2020 Gold Medal ◇ 2017 brewing year: Top Award, Yamaguchi Prefecture New Sake Appraisal
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