Shibata Karakuchi Junmai
柴田 からくち 純米Shibata — Nippon Seishu, Hokkaido
Crisp and easy to drink, without heaviness
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Ginpu
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
- Sake meter value
- +6
- Acidity
- 1.3
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
A 65% polished junmai with SMV +6 and acidity 1.3 suggests a dry-leaning but rounded profile. The plump, restrained aroma and emphasis on umami and body place it in the jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Made to let the flavor of the rice shine while keeping a full body, this junmai sake is smooth and crisp, without heaviness. Its rounded aroma recalls shiratama (small rice dumplings) and turnip, with a subtle hint of yogurt. Served from room temperature to hot sake (atsukan), its sweetness and umami become even more pronounced. It is a true classic-style junmai sake.
Other sake from this brand 2
- Shibata Junmai Ginjo柴田 純米吟醸
- Shibata Karakuchi Honjozo柴田 からくち 本醸造