Sake “Iwai Kurabu” Junmai

Description

We’ve got a secret for you: the distinction between modern and traditional sake is largely artificial. Its purpose is to create a semblance of classification for Western consumers. But this sake from the Takeno brewery is decidedly modern in its approach to taste and sensation: on the attack, it is so fresh that it seems to sparkle. Then it unfolds a beautiful texture over a flavor of puffed rice. One of a kind.

Storing:

This sake should be stored in a cool place, between 2 and 5°C. As with all sake, we recommend protecting it from light. For longer storage, it is best to store the bottle upright in a dark place. Laying the bottle down brings the sake into contact with the cork, which can be damaging.

Ingredients:

Water, rice, koji rice (alcohol: 14.2%).

Aging potential:

Before opening and under the right conditions (those described above), this sake can be kept for years. After opening, it’s a matter of taste: the usual shelf life is about ten days in the refrigerator, but some connoisseurs let their bottles mature in the refrigerator for three to four weeks or even longer. It all depends on your taste for oxidized sake.

Serve chilled:

We recommend serving this sake chilled, between 8 and 10°C. A wine glass will allow you to appreciate its bouquet better, but a sake cup will reveal more of its texture. Don’t worry, it’s excellent either way.

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