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Azuma Rikishi: Junmai Ginjyo
English: Eastern Sumo Wrestler
Background

Azuma Rikishi Junmai Ginjyo is brewed from Gohyakumangoku sake rice. It is a Cave-Aged sake that is charcoal filtered only once prior to bottling to produce a mellow, moderately fruit-forward, . It has a subdued brightness, a mildly fruit-forward moderate body with a sharper finish.

Special Characteristics

Moderately Fruit-Forward & Balanced

Rice Variety:
Gohyakumangoku
Sake Meter Value:
0.0
Milling:
55%
Alcohol By Volume:
14 - 16 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-Rocks Chilled Room Temp Warm Hot
Available Sizes
  • 300 mL
  • 720 mL
Distribution
Nationwide

Location

Region: Kanto
Prefecture: Tochigi
Taste Profile
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Sweet
Dry
+2.0
Light
Rich
Tasting Notes

Very pale straw color. The nose offers an ideal balance of fruit and grain/rice with hints of red apple skins and river stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a silky fruit driven core with delicate mineral and hints of yeast. Ideally balanced with great length.