Kokuryu, Junmai-Ginjou, Akiagari (Kokuryu Sake Brewing Corporation)

Tasting Comment

You feel the flavor of banana. When you drop it in your mouth, the first impression is that it is like snowmelt water. It is very pure and transparent. The sweetness and the flavor of banana follows. It also includes the good acidity. The taste gradually changes. The last taste is the bitterness. It is a good accent. The finish is the flavor of Ginjo-aroma. It lasts long.

Taste Chart

Sweet-Dry: 3/5 (1 is sweet, 5 is Dry)

Fruity-Acid: 3/5 (1 is Fruity, 5 is Acid)

Light-Bold: 4/5 (1 is Light, 5 is Bold)

5℃~10℃

Tempura of mushroom, Sashimi of mackerel pike

The tips of this Ippon

This brewery was founded in 1804. They are located in Fukui Prefecture. It holds a lot of snowy mountains that pour finest water. So, the governor recommended Japanese Sake brewing as a main industry in old days. They are descended from the stream. They keep passing on the tradition, but they also tried to be an innovator. They tried and succeeded in producing Daiginjo-Shu as a commercial product. This bottle is a seasonal limited. It is released only in Autumn. It has passed summer and the taste is matured. You sometimes feel cool in night in this season. This bottle is suit for the night. You should enjoy it with autumn foods.