Tsukimaru Junmai
月丸 純米Tsukimaru — Nishiokakawamura Shuzo, Fukui
Light on the palate, with a vivid bloom of flavor, deep richness, and a crisp, clean finish
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Gohyakumangoku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 55%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15.5%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 1.3
Flavor profile Juku-shu
Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake
The 55% polishing junmai, with text describing a floral spread and deep koku, points to moderate aroma and a full body. SMV +3 and low acidity of 1.3 give a mild, rounded sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A full-bodied, powerful sake in which sweetness and acidity are gathered into a rounded, harmonious flavor. The rice used is, of course, locally grown rice from Fukui Prefecture. Packed with the umami of the rice, this junmai sake is the most popular among the celebrated Tsukimaru brand's sake. It is also crafted so that it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is easy to drink, even for those new to sake.