Nichinichi Jozo, Kyoto
Reviewed in H2 2022

The spiritual pressure of Kame's flavour... has vanished...!?
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Nichinichi Jozo, founded by Hidehiko Matsumoto, long-serving toji at Sawaya Matsumoto. Following "Nichinichi Yamadanishiki," the brewery released "Nichinichi Kame no O." How would Matsumoto handle this quirky, old sake rice — no trace of the rice's typical "Kame" character comes through; overall it's smooth, with a viscous, syrup-like texture. Sweetness and acidity are restrained, and umami spreads out. The aftertaste lingers long, but the flavour itself peaks early