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Kinryo Noujun: Junmai
English: Emperor's Chamber
Background

Noujun is filtered slightly less than typical of ordinary sake so as to produce a fuller-bodied sake with plenty of umami. It is lightly hued as a result of the umami component borne by the production process.

Special Characteristics

Full-Bodied & Balanced

Rice Variety:
Kagawa Ooseto
Sake Meter Value:
-1.5
Milling:
70%
Alcohol By Volume:
15 - 16 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

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

Location

Region: Shikoku
Prefecture: Kagawa
Taste Profile
0.0
Sweet
Dry
+2.0
Light
Rich
Tasting Notes

Clear with straw-hued glints in the glass, this fragrant sake is full of ripe yellow apple and lychee aromas. In the mouth, it’s fleshy yet bright, showing yellow pear and cantaloupe character, with a distinct umami quality.