Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Kanbara Junmai Ginjo "Bride of the Fox"

Review Date: May 12, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Ginjo
Distilled From: Gohyakumangoku
Retail Price: $$$ ($30-$40)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Kaetsu
Strength: 16.5%
Origin: Japan, Niigata

Tasting Notes:

Big and rich earthy nose of truffle and dark chocolate powder. The front of the palate is worlds away from the nose. Bold sweet notes of apple (maybe nectarine) The chocolatey nature of the nose comes through mid-way through the palate and the finish is a nice head-to-head between the fruit notes and the earth notes.