Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Ichishima Silk Deluxe Junmai Sake

Review Date: October 8, 2009
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai
Distilled From: Gohyakumangoku
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Bottle Size: 500ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Ichishima Shuzo
Strength: 10%
Seimaibuai: 60-65%
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: -35
Origin: Japan - Shibata, Niigata

Tasting Notes:

Honeydew melon and cucumber on the nose with a slightly earthy note of alcohol.
Light on the palate. Lightly sweet, the low alcohol level makes the -35 SMV value less apparent than you would expect. This sake is sweet and easy but there is not a lot of complexity.