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Shinsei Low-polished Junmai Shu Nirvana Kame
Rating 4.4
12-13% alc.
In order to revive the essence of sake from the Edo period, this junmai-shu is brewed with a so-called low-polishing rate of around 90% for both koji and kake rice. Normally, brewing sake with rice that has been almost completely unpolished is extremely difficult, as it tends to produce a cloying taste. This sake is made with the best of the brewery's ginjo-making techniques, while at the same time expressing the elegance of a modern ginjo. From the 2019 harvest, the rice will be made in wooden vats, embodying a more traditional form. The process of brewing has evolved remarkably, and the future growth potential is unlimited. This is a brew that fans are encouraged to follow.
It is low-alcoholic and gentle, with a mildly complex essence of rice, and a slightly strong acidity.
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