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Kan Nihonkai +15 Ultra Dry : Junmai Genshu
English: Edge of Japan Sea
Background

Nihonkai Shuzo faces the Japan Sea in Shimane Prefecture, accordingly their sakes feature a subtle salinic component which tends to complement the fresh seafood.  Brewed at low temperatures using rice sourced from Shimane and Mitsumi groundwater.

Special Characteristics

Uncommonly unique. Character completely changes at room temperature.

Product Style/Type:
  • Genshu
Rice Variety:
Shimane Gohyakumangoku
Sake Meter Value:
+15.0
Milling:
65%
Alcohol By Volume:
18 - 19 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

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

Location

Region: Chugoku
Prefecture: Shimane
Taste Profile
+>5.0
Sweet
Dry
+2.0
Light
Rich
Tasting Notes

Initially Bold and Full-Bodied, Rice-Forward, Sharper Pre-finish Bite typical of cask-strength Genshu sake, Vanishing Finish.