全国燗酒コンテスト2020 最高金賞

Kan Sake Awards 2020 (warm sake competition)  Grand Gold Medal

Tasting Notes

A great example of the Niigata Tanrei style that is smooth, light, and refreshing.

Overall: Floral, aromatic & vivid

Aromas: Jasmine & rose petals meet soft tropical fruits

Mouthfeel: Crisp & clean

Brewery Description

Established 1890, producing sake under the name of Shirai Shuzo in Suibara (present: Agano City).

Agano City is located around the center of the Niigata Plain, which is surrounded by a rich natural environment, including the Lake Hyōko, a renowned place where an abundance of swans overwinter.

Additional Information

Classification: Junmai Daiginjo

Prefecture: Niigata

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

Polishing Ratio: 50%

Proprietary Rice Milling: effective removal of outer layer while retaining greater amount of Shinpaku (starchy center core of each sake rice grain) vs. traditional milling

Sake Meter Value: +0.5

Yeast: Kyokai 1801 + 1901

ABV: 15% 

Size: 300ml