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Tsuki no Katsura “Iwaimai” Junmai Daiginjo Nigori
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Tsuki no Katsura “Iwaimai” Junmai Daiginjo Nigori

Kyoto prefecture

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Holy grail of nigori

We did it! We have our hands on this holy grail: a nigori from the brewery that invented nigori! It’s a “nama” (unpasteurized) “genshu” (undiluted), just the way we like it. This incredible junmai daiginjo uses Kyoto’s celebrated Iwai sake rice, and Kyoto’s original sake yeast called Kyo no Hana. The nutty, smooth sensation with the rice sweetness, superbly balanced with a gentle but deliberate underlying grip will get you hooked.

Characteristics

Brand Tsuki no Katsura
Brewery Masuda Tokubee Shoten
Category Junmai Daiginjo
Subcategory Nama,  Genshu,  Nigori
Taste Profile Rich & Dry
Rice variety Iwai
Yeast variety Kyo no Hana
Alcohol 16.00%
RPR ? 50%
SMV ? 1
Acidity ? 1.7
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Tsuki no Katsura “Iwaimai” Junmai Daiginjo Nigori is over ice or cold (40-60°F).
  • Recommended
  • Not Recommended

Region

Tsuki no Katsura “Iwaimai” Junmai Daiginjo Nigori - Kyoto prefecture

Tsuki no Katsura is made in Kyoto prefecture in the Kinki region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Cashew

    Cashew

  • Peach

    Peach

  • Coconut

    Coconut

Recommended Pairing

  • Meat

    Meat

  • Seafood

    Seafood

Masuda Tokubee Shoten

Founded in 1675, Masuda Tokubee Shoten is one of the oldest breweries in the Fushimi region of Kyoto prefecture. Water from Fushimi is often found enshrined for their healing properties, and has the perfect amount of minerals to supply a healthy, balanced fermentation. Masuda Tokubee Shoten is known for creating the first nigori sake in 1964 — a version that is cloudy and sparkling — and for having one of the oldest aged sake. The current 14th-generation owner is an international leader in representing what is inherently and historically Japanese while making sure it is in harmony with the rest of the world.

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