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Kitaya: Junmai

English: Pleasureful Family

Background

Kitaya is a pure sake made from high quality rice amidst the natural beauty of the Tsukushi Plains in the Yame Region. Its delicious flavor is bold.

Special Characteristics

Medium Dry & Rich

Rice Variety: Fukuoka Yume Ikkon

Sake Meter Value: +3.0

Milling: 60%

Alcohol By Volume: 15 - 17 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-RocksChilledRoom TempWarmHot

Available Sizes

180 mL
300 mL
720 mL
1.8 L

Distribution

Nationwide

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Location

Region: Kyushu
Prefecture: Fukuoka

Taste Profile

+1.5
Sweet
Dry
+1.0
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

Silvery, crystal clear glow from this sake, with aromas of damp slate, apricot skins and white flowers. It tastes fresh and spring-like, with loads of honeysuckle and other white flowers, and some white peach. Well-balanced with a slight bitter almond finish.

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