Junmai Nigori “The Blue One”
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Chugoku
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Joto Nigori is brewed by the Nakao Brewery, which was founded in 1871and is now managed by the 6th generation of the family. The brewery has pioneered revolutionary techniques and ingredients in the sake industry. Unlike most nigoris, which are syrupy sweet, Joto Nigori shows depth and earthy notes, which make it more food-friendly and sophisticated.
Tasting Note
Joto Nigori is a junmai, which lends a dry, earthy balance to the milky, coconutty fruit notes that are typical of the nigori style.
Technical Data
REGION: Hiroshima
GRADE: Junmai
SEIMAIBUAI: 65%
NIHONSHUDO: -3
RICE: Mostly Shinsenbon
YEAST: #10
PRESSING: Yabuta
BREWERY: Nakao
Unique Selling Points
- Joto Nigori shows depth and earthy notes, which make it more food-friendly and sophisticated.
- Made by the 6th generation Nakao Brewery in Hiroshima.
Sake can be simplified without being simple
