Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Ono Oigame "Old Turtle" Junmai Koshu 5 Year


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Review Date: July 15, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Koshu
Distilled From: Hattan
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Bottle Size: 300 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Ono Brewery
Age: 5 Year
Strength: 16%
Origin: Japan

Tasting Notes:

Pale yellow color.
Very earthy nose with a subtle lemony acidity. Koshu sake can have a very strange earthy nose.
There is a very bright, lemony acidity up front on the palate.
A big creamy finish of cocoa and vanilla.
Strange smell but a beautiful sake with beautiful flavors.