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Kinryo Kusukami : Tokubetsu Junmai

English: Emperor's Chamber

Background

Kinryo Kusukami (Camphor Tree God) is made using yeast isolated from the 900 Year old Camphor Tree that stands guard on the Kinryo brewery grounds. Legend has it that the Kotohira Tengu used to rest at this tree.

Special Characteristics

Bold & Full-Bodied

Rice Variety: Kagawa Ooseto

Sake Meter Value: +4.5

Milling: 55%

Alcohol By Volume: 14 - 15 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-RocksChilledRoom TempWarmHot

Recommended Serving Vessels: Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu

Available Sizes

720 mL

Distribution

Nationwide

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Location

Region: Shikoku
Prefecture: Kagawa

Taste Profile

+4.5
Sweet
Dry
+3.0
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

An intriguingly savory nose evokes fermented plum and white peach flesh. Light on the tongue with fresh flavors of minerals, cucumber and Asian pear. It is very elegant as it gently fades to clean minerality on the palate.

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