Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Ichishima Junmai Genshu Sake

Review Date: March 2, 2010
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Genshu
Distilled From: Gohyakumangoku & koshi-ibuki
Retail Price: $$$$ ($40-$50)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Ichishima Shuzo
Strength: 18%
Seimaibuai: 65%
Nihonshudo / Sake Meter Value: +4
Origin: Japan, Niigata

Tasting Notes:

Softly sweet, creamy nose of lavendar, alcohol spice, earthy rice, and almond. Bright and a bit tart on the palate. Medium-to-Full bodied. The un-diluted genshu style of brewing lends a zesty note of alcohol to the palate of this sake. A nice element of pear shows through and evolves into a creamy almond note. The finish is rather bold and leaves you with a spicy note of peppery alcohol.