Junmai Ginjo Sake 'Hattan Nishiki' Jikon

Brewery: Kiyasho Shuzo • Prefecture: Mie • Rice: Hiroshima grown Hattan Nishiki milled to 50% • Yeast: –  • Water: Nabari river well water (medium soft) • Sake Meter Value*: +1 • Acidity: 1.7 • ABV: 16%

• A beautiful Jikon expression crafted from Hiroshima’s Hattan Nishiki rice, famous for its earthy flavors and oily texture.
• Aromas of almonds gives way to a medium full bodied sake bursting with flavors of hazelnut, caramel and dark cherries, and Jikon’s signature bright and acidic finish.
• Part of Jikon’s Junmai Ginjo series that explores the expressive qualities of different rice types, pulling out as much complexity and finesse as possible.

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