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Taketsuru Junmai

竹鶴 純米

Taketsuru — Taketsuru Shuzo, Hiroshima

Made to be enjoyed with food, where Taketsuru's flavor comes alive alongside a meal.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Shu
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
70%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15.6%
Sake meter value
+11
Acidity
1.7

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Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

The 70% polishing ratio, acidity of 1.7 and SMV of +11 point to a restrained aroma, a full but dry palate and a sharp finish. The brewery's description of rich flavour and crisp kire supports placing it in the jun (restrained, rich) quadrant as a food-pairing sake.

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

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The rich flavor and crisp finish characteristic of junmai sake enhance the taste of food.

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