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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 |
Recommended Serving Vessels: Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu
Available Sizes
720 mL
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Region: Shikoku
Prefecture: Kagawa
Taste Profile
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.