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Junmaishu Kishu

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Description

Gohyakumangoku polished to 70% is the foundation of this junmai from Wakayama's Sekaiitto, bottled under the Kishu label. Brewed with water from the Kino River, it is described as a traditional-style pure rice sake that captures rice umami across temperature ranges, from chilled to warmed, and won a gold prize at the 2021 National Kanshu Contest in the nurukan category.

Specifications
CategoryJunmai
ABV15.7%
Polish Ratio70%
Flavor Profile
Subtle
Aromatic
Light
Full

Estimated from the category and polishing ratio, not a measurement of this bottle.

Sake TypeWhat is Junmai?

Pure rice sake with rich umami depth — the everyday staple of Japan.

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Sekaiittou Co.,Ltd

Wakayama
Kishu's traditional brewery, the world's best, uses the clear underwater water of the Kinogawa, and is brewed by a brewer and an outstanding technical team. Kumagusu Minami (Minamikumagusu -1867-1941), which is said to be a giant of knowledge, has achieved great achievements in the world's botanical science (especially slime molds) and folklore, and also protects the Kumano forest registered as a World Heritage Site. It is the child of the world's founder, Yaemon Minamikata.
Est.1884
BrandSekaiittou
Address1-10 Minato Konya Wakayama Wakayama
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