Sakuragao Junmai Rakusai
桜顔 純米酒 楽歳Sakuragao — Sakuragao Shuzo, Iwate
A junmai sake that delivers the true pleasures of sake, with a gently dry character.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +2
- Acidity
- 1.2
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
Polished to 60% with low acidity of 1.2 and a soft aroma described in the text, this junmai reads as a medium-bodied sake with a gentle sweetness. The SMV of +2 and the 'slightly dry' label keep it balanced.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A year of bountiful harvest (nenmansaku) is called "rakusai" (楽歳). Sakuragao Junmai Rakusai is made with Iwate-grown rice polished to 60%. Low-temperature fermentation gives it a soft aroma that is well balanced, and it is a medium-bodied junmai sake. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or lukewarm (nurukan), and it is recommended for evening drinking.
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