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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-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

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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.

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