Tasting Notes
Sayuri means “little lily” in Japanese and the name is apt for this soft, floral noted nigori. Hints of white grape and elements of cherry blossom tie in seamlessly to create a lush, creamy saké with a deliciously smooth finish.
Brewery Description
Hakutsuru is the largest and one of the oldest sake manufacturers in Japan located in the famous Nada region in Hyogo prefecture. This region enjoys good solar insolation and the temperature difference between night and day in the summertime reaches 20°F, making it suitable for making rice. About 10% of all sake production in Japan is in this region. Hakutsuru benefits from excellent water sources including pristine spring water from Mt. Rokko, and the famous spring water specifically for sake making called "Miyamizu" which if found at the corner of the 1000-year-old Nishinomiya Shrine.This, in addition to advanced brewing technologies, allows Hakutsuru to make a wide variety of excellent sake.
Additional Information
Classification: Junmai Nigori
Sake Meter Value: -11
Acidity: 1.6
Amino Acid: 1.1
Taste Profile: Smooth, Lush, Fruity, Floral
Yeast: Hakutsuru Proprietary Yeast
Prefecture: Hyogo
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 720ml