Nakano Kunizakari Nigorizake

Nigorizake (濁り酒) is made of coarsely pressed sake mash. It retains much of the rice solids in the moromi (fermented sake mash), resulting in sake of cloudy or milky colour. Nigori means "turpid' or "unclear". Kunizakari Nigorizake (國盛 にごり酒) is characterised by the velvety, creamy flavour peculiar to moromi. It used to be sold only to brewery visitors; nowadays, it is available all year round in 200ml cups and in 720ml and 1.8l bottles. Its smooth sweetness and fine maltiness should be chilled at around 5°C. Shake before serving. Pair with savoury and spicy dishes.

Nakano Brewery is located in Handa, Aichi Prefecture. It was founded in 1844, formally established as Marunaka Sake Brewing Co. in 1909, and incorporated as Marunaka Shuzō Co. (丸中酒造) in 1965. In 1990, it changed its name to Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. It is known for its Kunizakari sake brand. In addition to sake, the company also produces and sells shochu, plum wine, liqueurs and amazake. Nakano Sake Brewery also runs the Kunizakari Sake Culture Museum (國盛酒の文化館 Kunizakari sake no bunkakan) in a former brewery building.