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Koshi No Hakusetsu: Muroka Tokubetsu Junmai

Background

Pioneers of the revolutionary Izumi-ryu brewing method, Yahiko Shuzo (est. 1838) is entrusted with brewing the holy sake for the Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine.

Special Characteristics

Koshi No Hakusetsu Muroka (non-charcoal filtered) Tokubetsu Junmai is produced utilizing Yahiko Village (10 mi²) cultivated Koshi-Tanrei rice and the extraordinary subterranean water from the base of Mt. Yahiko.

Product Style/Type: Muroka

Rice Variety: Koshi-Tanrei

Sake Meter Value: +8.0

Milling: 50%

Alcohol By Volume: 14 - 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: Chubu
Prefecture: Niigata

Taste Profile

+5.5
Sweet
Dry
+1.0
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

Mild aromas of pear, white peach, banana, crisp long and dry finish.