No. 398INDEX / 321
Jikon nigori (cloudy)
Kiyasho Shuzo, Mie
Reviewed in H2 2024
Reaches the gut alive
SCOREOverall score
84pts
SPECBasic data
- Rice
- —
- Polishing ratio
- 60%
- Alcohol
- 15.5%
- Type
- Tokubetsu Junmai, nigori (cloudy), nama (unpasteurised)
- List price
- ¥1,980
PROFILEFlavour chart
JUDGEMENTStraight-Talking Sake Judgement
TOCKY's report
Taste4.0
Aroma3.0
Value for money2.0
Numata's report
Taste3.5
Aroma4.0
Value for money3.0
NOTESNumata's tasting noteTRANSLATED
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PAIRINGCOMING SOON
Here's the explosively popular "Tokubetsu Junmai Nigorizake Nama" from the celebrated Jikon. It's thoughtfully designed to self-stir on opening thanks to its strong fizz. The top note is a fruitiness typical of Jikon, joined by cream cheese. Behind a gorgeous sweetness and a wistful acidity, a mellow, rich Camembert is dancing. The milkiness and astringency in the finish read as Gorgonzola. A cheese expo is happening right there in the bottle