Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Shimizu-No-Mai Pure Dawn Junmai Ginjo Sake

Review Date: July 16, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Ginjo
Distilled From: Rice - (Type Not Listed)
Retail Price: $$$ ($30-$40)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Akita Shurui Seizoh
Strength: 15.55
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: +3
Origin: Japan

Tasting Notes:

Slightly tropical nose with notes of honeydew.
On the palate this is medium-bodied. There is an underlying melon character that stays throughout but there is a slightly funky note of earth and the alcohol is a bit overly present.
The price is too high.