The maturation process used to mature this sake brewed in 2013 enhances its bouquet, and gives it an umami that explodes when warmed, which all adds up to an outstanding sake to enjoy with a meal.
Suiryu Kimoto Junmai 2018
Vintage | 2018 |
Years aged | 6 years |
- 10 years or more
- 2000-2009
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- Less than 5,000 yen
- Light Yellow/Green
- More attractive when warmed
- Throughout the meal
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- Alcohol:15 degrees
- Volume:720ml
[ Drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law. ]
Through the process used to make sake, the starch in the rice is converted into sugar and then into alcohol by the yeast in a continuous cycle called parallel fermentation. This Junmai exemplifies Kubohonke's dedication to this unique fermentation process, which they allow to be completed naturally. By not stopping it prematurely, they have created a sweet profile with an attractive flavor and a mellow acidity to support it. Through its 6-year maturation, it gains complexity and a fragrant aroma, which transforms into the sort of sake that charms everyone when heated to a high temperature.
Pairs well with French and Italian main dishes.
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Type 生酛 純米 Rice polishing ratio 65% Yeast type Association No. 7 Ingredients/raw materials rice, rice malt Rice type Awa Yamada Nishiki Nipponbare Origin of rice Tokushima prefecture Shiga prefecture Toji(Brew Master) Katsunori Kato Assemblage -
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Tasting comments
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Nobuhiro Ueno
(Juku to Kan Bar Master / Permanent Director of the Toki Sake Association)(chilled)
Extremely grounded with a mild scent. As it matures, it develops a scent that wanders around the rim of the glass rather than rising straight up.
The aroma suggests more umami than Junmai Ginjo, and the taste is more pronounced.
It has a scent similar to cinnamon and cacao.
Perhaps it's a characteristic of the brewery, but it's not the sour acid you associate with the word "acid," but a pleasant acid that stimulates your appetite. It ends with a pleasant cacao-like aftertaste. -
Hidekazu Ishiwata
(Former National Tax Bureau Chief Appraiser)(chilled)
A heavy aroma reminiscent of burnt sulfur.
When you put it in your mouth, the complex acidity of lactic acid and butyric acid, and the accent of bitterness round out the taste, and the flavor spreads.
The best part is the complex acidity.
(warm)
The aroma rises gently. Classic sake-like taste. Rice feeling.
Rich and flavorful. Light bitterness accentuated with astringency.
Sharp and good aftertaste.
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Akiko Toda
(Director of ITTEKI, Japan Sake and Meat Research Institute)(chilled)
Aroma like honey and black tea flutters from the glass.
The taste is dry, and the aftertaste has a crunchy feel with acidity and spiciness, so it would be good to pair with fried chicken.
(warm)
Heating it improved the integration of acidity, bitterness, and astringency, and made the whole thing more hearty. In the second half, the acidity and bitterness leave a pleasant aftertaste that tempt you in for another sip.
Enjoy lingering umami by pairing it with grilled eel or elegant white-meat grilled fish. -
Yuji Yamauchi
(Yushima Tenjinshita Sushi Hatsu 4th generation / 1st JSA SAKE DIPLOMA competition winner)(chilled)
The aroma has notes of yogurt, dried herbs, and the crisp scent of baked rice cakes.
A solid, structural acidity supports the whole sake giving you a sense of the strength of its individuality. Its balance of flavor is suitable for warming. I would like to pair with lean tuna or tekkamaki with wasabi.
(warm)
Raising the temperature to a high temperature creates a strong, intense flavor. There is a contrast in the taste, and it also increases the sharpness.
The kelp broth and soy sauce nuances have a clean astringent taste that would cut through the fat of the ingredients.
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