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From the Miyoshikiku Shuzo brewery in Tokushima Prefecture...
Miyoshikiku Ichi Unfiltered Nama Sake 2024
The label depicts the zodiac sign of the year and a woman holding a guitar, and this year is the year of the dragon, so the label is very cool.
The woman holding a guitar is said to be inspired by the image of "Shizugozen," a woman who dances to appease calamities!
As for the sake inside, although it cannot be called "Tokutei Meishu" because it is made from rice that is out of the designated grade, it is a pure sake brewed with 100% Yamada-Nishiki from a contract farmer!
It has a tropical, "THE Miyoshikiku" aroma that is not even close to the nose!
It has a fresh mouthfeel typical of new sake, but it has a moderately calm atmosphere with a touch of umami.
The freshness of the mouthfeel is typical of new sake, but the umami is also moderately subdued. The sizzling rice flavor, light sweetness and acidity reminiscent of pineapple and apple give it a sweet and sour taste that is typical of "Miyoshikiku".
The light acidity and pleasant astringency give it a good finish, and you may end up drinking too much of it.
The use of non-Grand Rice makes it a very cost-effective wine.
Rice used: ・・・・ 100% Yamadanishiki (unmatched rice)
Polishing ratio: 70%.
Acidity: ・・・・・1.9
Amino acidity・・・1.3
Yeast used・・・Tokushima yeast
Alcohol content・・・16度
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