Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Raifuku Makko Shobu

Review Date: September 14, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Ginjo
Distilled From: Yamadanishiki 65% / Hattan 35%
Retail Price: $$$ ($30-$40)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Raifuku Shuzo
Strength: 15%
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: +2.0
Origin: Japan - Chikusai, Ibaraki

Tasting Notes:

Big fruit note of peach or lychee with some nice layers of alcohol spice and caramel or vanilla. On the palate this has a very creamy texture and big notes of caramel and vanilla. The caramel stays throughout the palate and is very delicious. There is a some underlying earthy texture and a bit of a fresh fruit note reminiscent of pears. The finish leaves me with notes of vanilla and earth. Delicious.