SAKE OF THE MONTH
NANOTSUKI 60, Organic Junmai Ginjo
(Tsukinoi Brewery, IBARAKI)
This Genshu style sake is also brewed from a strain of JAS certified Miyamanishiki organic rice polished down to 60% of its original size. It has a dry and clean refreshing taste. When the sake is warmed slightly the flavor becomes bolder and richer. Pairs very well with meat dishes.
#8831 NANOTSUKI 60 ORGANIC JUNMAI GINJO 12/720ml.
NANOTSUKI 80, Organic Junmai
(Tsukinoi Brewery, IBARAKI)
This Junmai sake from Tsukinoi brewery in Ibaraki prefecture is brewed from organic Miyamanishiki rice polished only superficially (a mere 20 percent; top-grade sake rice is often polished 60 percent or more), then aged for three years. Strong Umami and sweet taste with soft mouth-feel.