Japanese Sake List
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Shirakabegura Yamahai Junmai Aged 10 Years
Shirakabegura Yamahai Junmai Aged 10 Years
Class: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
Brewery Location: Hyogo
Food Pairings: Grilled shrimp, poached chicken, pork loin, sushi, sashimi, or steamed clams, cod fritters, risotto, or pasta carbonara.
Tasting Notes: This Junmai sake offers an excellent balance between fruity and savory characteristics. The nuanced nose includes notes of salted Asian pear, sweet custard, orange creamsicle, subtle banana, and jasmine. The gently mouthwatering palate has a creamy mouthfeel and very fine, silky texture with flavors of melon, vanilla, banana and cream. The finish is very long and savory with cocoa nib, salty plantain, and crushed-rock mineral flavors. At room temperature, this sake is even more savory and a minty flavor appears too.
Brewery: Shirakabegura Brewery
Founded: 2001
Profile: Utilizing Japan's famous miyamizu water, and carefully selected rice. Shirakabegura comvines expert knowledge with cutting edge technology designed to faithfully capture the delicate esence of hands-on brewing techniques, enabling their dedicated brewery staff to bring you sake that accurately reflects their aspirations
