Senkin “Modern” Kamenoo
Tochigi prefecture
Rustic yet refined, intriguing...
This sake brings forth images of golden rice stalks rustling in the autumn wind. Brewed using Kamenoo rice, revered by many, Senkin “Modern” Kamenoo hosts just a tint of color and silky texture. Its flavor is akin to toffee or caramel with a slight bitterness you might find in some coffee. You might say this sake is refined, but rustic, and stays true to simplicity in the best way possible.
Characteristics
| Brand | Senkin |
| Brewery | Senkin Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | Muroka, Genshu |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki, Kamenoo |
| Yeast variety | N/A |
| Alcohol | 16.00% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | -2 |
| Acidity | 2.2 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Senkin is made in Tochigi prefecture in the Kanto region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Orange
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Lychee
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Cheese
Senkin Brewing Company
Senkin, a wildly popular brand in Japan, is known for a new flavor profile they brought to the sake industry with the balance of sweetness and tartness, called “amazuppai.” Kazuki Usui, the 11th-generation president, goes after a flavor profile inspired by German rieslings and wines...
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