Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Brewery: Kirinzan Shuzo • Prefecture: Niigata • ABV: 15-16% • Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku milled to 45% • Yeast: G901 • Water: Soft Tokonami well water • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.3 •

• Exceptional classic Niigata “light and dry” style
• Mild citrus notes, solid umami backbone and an incredibly long finish
• Local Gohyaku Mangoku rice milled to 45%

A masterpiece of the classic Niigata “light and dry” style, the Kirinzan Junmai Daiginjo is reminiscent of a clear mountain stream, dry, intense and balanced. Medium-full body, with mild citrus notes, and an incredibly long finish. Locally grown Gohyaku Mangoku rice milled to 45% of original size by master brewer Yoshiaki Hasegawa.

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