Shikigiku Sake

Shikigiku Sake - 720ml

With a sweet cherry aroma and a balanced sweet and sour taste, this sake offers a smooth and rich fruity flavor on the palate. It boasts a strong finish, embodying the best qualities of sake brewed with rice from Bizen's Ocho district. It is rich on the first sip and light on the finish.

In the category of Japanese sake, "Junkai Daiginjo" is a specific name for sake with a rice polishing ratio of 50% or less, fermented solely with water, rice, and rice koji (rice broth), without the addition of other brewing alcohols. "Ginjo" signifies that it is made using the "Ginjo-zo" method, a low-temperature fermentation method in Japanese sake that produces a unique aroma. To qualify as Ginjo, strict regulations must be met: the rice polishing ratio for Ginjo must be 60% or less, and for Daiginjo, it must be 50% or less. Rice polishing ratio is a term used in sake brewing, referring to the proportion of milled white rice to the original brown rice. The purpose of polishing rice is to remove proteins, fats, and vitamins from the outer layers of the rice that are not essential for sake brewing, leaving the "white core" composed of starch. This process contributes to the rich variations in the quality and flavor of the sake.

Taste: Rich in fruity aromas, with a strong, mellow rice flavor, a long finish, and a full-bodied, non-sticky texture.

Pairing: Ideal for pairing with seafood, sushi, or strongly flavored dishes such as hot pot, teppanyaki, and skewers.

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