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Azuma Rikishi: Junmai

English: Eastern Sumo Wrestler

Background

Azuma Rikishi Junmai is a Cave-Aged sake that is charcoal filtered only once prior to bottling.

Special Characteristics

Moderate Body & Balanced

Rice Variety: Yuki No Sei

Sake Meter Value: 0.0

Milling: 65%

Alcohol By Volume: 14 - 15 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-RocksChilledRoom TempWarmHot

Recommended Serving Vessels: Stemware, Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu

Available Sizes

300 mL
720 mL
1.8 L

Distribution

Nationwide

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Location

Region: Kanto
Prefecture: Tochigi

Taste Profile

0.0
Sweet
Dry
+2.0
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

Very pale straw color. The nose is ultra bright and clean with mellow fruit notes and wet river stone accents. The palate echoes the nose delivering a medium-body core with soft mangosteen and melon notes with a mild minerality and soft finish.

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