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Shirayuki: Edo Genroku

English: Edo Era

Background

Shirayuki Edo Genroku Junmai is produced using Hyogo Prefecture Yamada-Nishiki sake brewing rice milled to 88% of its original size. The Konishi Family have long been the guardians of old-world brewing traditions as documented in their uninterrupted daily brewing logs that date back to the late 1600s.

Special Characteristics

Edo Genroku – Junmai is a modern-day production of a recipe that originated in the late 17th Century, utilizing wild yeast and sake brewing tools and casks of great antiquity. This recipe calls for less water resulting in a more viscous profile and higher concentrations of amino acids.

Product Style/Type: GenshuMuroka

Rice Variety: Yamada-Nishiki

Sake Meter Value: -35

Milling: 88%

Alcohol By Volume: 17 - 18 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-RocksChilledRoom TempWarmHot

Recommended Serving Vessels: Earthenware

Available Sizes

720 mL

Distribution

Florida, New Jersey, New York

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Location

Region: Kansai
Prefecture: Hyogo

Taste Profile

-5.5
Sweet
Dry
+5.5
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

Big; Round; Dried Red Fruit; Oxidation.