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Madonoume: Tokubetsu Junmai

English: Plum of the Window

Background

In 1860, a plum tree branch made its way through one of the brewery’s window and dropped a blossom intoa a tank of sake. The name Mado No Ume (Plum of the Window) was bestowed upon the sake after it received much acclaim from the local samurai lord.

Special Characteristics

Mellow, Rice-Forward, Balanced

Rice Variety: Saga No Hana

Sake Meter Value: +1.0

Milling: 60%

Alcohol By Volume: 15 - 16 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-RocksChilledRoom TempWarmHot

Recommended Serving Vessels: Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu

Available Sizes

720 mL

Distribution

Nationwide

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Location

Region: Kyushu
Prefecture: Saga

Taste Profile

+1.0
Sweet
Dry
+1.5
Light
Rich

Tasting Notes

Silky, Mellow, Rice-Forward, Balanced, Slightly Salinic, Lingering Finish