Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Ichishima Futsushu Sake

Review Date: October 8, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Futsushu
Distilled From: Gohyakumangoku
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Ichishima Shuzo
Strength: 15%
Seimaibuai: 60-70%
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: +3
Origin: Japan - Shibata, Niigata

Tasting Notes:

Futsushu is table sake or everyday sake.
The nose has a slightly earthy slightly alcoholic note.
Medium bodied on the palate with earthy and almond-like notes and a bit of a grainy rice note. A good sake and a good candidate as a hot sake. Not extremely complex but easy to drink in a slightly earthy style.