横笛 古道

Yokobue Kodo

横笛 古道

Yokobue — Ito Shuzo, Nagano

Full-bodied richness with a faint dry edge, carried by bold strength and a clean finish.

Specifications

Type
Ginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
18%
Sake meter value
+8
Acidity
1.4

Official website

Flavor profile Juku-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

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

DrySweet
LightFull

The dry SMV of +8, moderate acidity of 1.4 and 18% alcohol give a dry but weighty profile, and the description stresses rich koku and strong umami. Aroma is restrained for a ginjo, placing it in the juku quadrant.

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

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Also, a strong umami character can be sensed in this sake, and each element is well balanced, making it a fine example of its style. Because its alcohol strength is a defining feature, it can also be enjoyed on the rocks.

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