Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Ichishima Junmai Ginjo Sake

Review Date: March 2, 2010
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Ginjo
Distilled From: Gohyakumangoku
Retail Price: $$$$ ($40-$50)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Ichishima Shuzo
Strength: 15%
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: +4 - +6
Japan, Niigata

Tasting Notes:

Fragrant nose with hints of chocolate, pears, and baking apples.
Light bodied and refreshing palate with notes of almond and earthy pear skin.
Lightly sweet in profile and very clean on the finish.
The finish leaves you tasting fresh pear and a touch of an herbal/floral note.