Azakura Junmai Daiginjō Genshu Jukusei Ichinen
Azakura Junmai Daiginjō Genshu Jukusei Ichinen is a special edition made of Akita-grown Ichihozumi rice milled to 50% and Association No. 1 yeast, a legendary strain developed a century ago, brought back to life from cryogenic preservation.
- Colour / hue
- Pale Yellow
- Clarity
- Clear
Fruity nose with pronounced fragrance of berries, white peach, and a distinct sourness. Hints of ripe fruit. The first sip is overwhelming: deep, rich, earthy, with a velvety texture, a mature sweetness deriving from ageing the sake for over a year, carefully balanced against moderate acidity and a pleasant spiciness. The result of ageing the sake at low temperatures is exorbitant. It has a relatively short, mildly sour finish with a spicy tingle at the end. Indeed, a once-in-a-lifetime sake!
We were happy we procured an isshobin.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: medium+
Aroma: fruity (berries, peach, ripe fruit)
Sweetness: off-dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium+
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: ripe fruit, aged, berries
Finish: short, spicy
Quality level: excellent
We were happy we procured an isshobin.
Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: medium+
Aroma: fruity (berries, peach, ripe fruit)
Sweetness: off-dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium+
Body: medium+
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: ripe fruit, aged, berries
Finish: short, spicy
Quality level: excellent