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Umenishiki Junmai Genshu Sake Hitosuji

梅錦 純米原酒 酒一筋

Umenishiki — Umenishiki Yamakawa, Ehime

Rich, bold aroma and a strong umami that holds its own, a classic loved for generations as Umenishiki's "black label."

  • Undiluted (genshu)

Specifications

Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice
Yamada Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
60%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
16–16.9%
Sake meter value
+0.6
Acidity
1.7

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Flavor profile Juku-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake

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A genshu junmai ginjo at 60% polishing, with the text describing a rich aroma and strong umami. Acidity of 1.7 and SMV of 0.6 point to a full, rich body with moderate sweetness and a firm acidic backbone.}

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

About

The balance of strong acidity and aroma that spreads across the palate is exquisite, and this sake still has many devoted fans. We recommend it with confidence as "this is Umenishiki's craftsmanship," a Junmai Ginjo. Because it is a genshu (undiluted sake) with a higher alcohol content than ordinary sake, it is also delicious on the rocks. Given its strong character, we hope you will enjoy it with rich, savory dishes such as eel, sukiyaki, Chinese cuisine, or meat dishes. Even though both have strong personalities, the mismatched deliciousness in which neither yields to the other is exquisite.

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