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Rihaku (Dreamy Clouds) Junmai Tokubetsu Nigori Sake

Rihaku (Dreamy Clouds) Junmai Tokubetsu Nigori Sake

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A Nigori brewed by
Rihaku Shuzo Co., Ltd.

Matsue-shi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

bottled
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353.29/5.03.27/5.015.5%75 Guinomi, Masu, Ochoko P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Nihonshu-do (Sake Meter Value): +3 (neutral to semi-dry); Acidity: 1.6; Seimaibuai: 59% (41% of grain polished away); Rice: Gohyakumangoku. Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori ("Tokubetsu" = "Special"). Aromas of rice and ripe red plums. Bright, mouthwatering acidity leads to a soft and chewy texture from the unfiltered rice particles. The ricey flavor in joined by gentle nutty and slightly fruity flavors in the long finish. Rihaku Shuzo was founded in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture in 1882. Rihaku Shuzo has won sake gold medals in 1982, '84, '87, '88, '90, '91, '95 and '99. Yearly output at Rihaku is small - 540 kiloliters.

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 Bigmmartin (208), Dayton, Ohio, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/510/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Apparently I’m not a sake fan. This is my first sake. I thought the aroma and flavor were completely dominated by the alcohol. This one was a little rough, but still drinkable. Smoother than the aroma lead me to believe, but still strong. I still want to try more sakes. I will update when my palate changes.


 1_2many (231), Ohio, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Bottle. Hazy white. Flavor is sweet rice and alcohol. Aroma is alcohol. Drinkable but boozy. Not bad but sake isn’t my thing either.


 dmtroyer (343), Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Feb 11, 2008  
Fairly fruity, the body was creamy (as is the style) but not as concentrated or sweet as some Nigoris I have had. That said, I believe this had a bit more complexity as result.


 bu11zeye (3656), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/102/57/103/515/20
Jan 12, 2008  
(Bottle) Pours a cloudy bright white body. Aroma of vanilla, steamed white rice, coconut milk, and subtle plum. Aroma of almonds, rice pudding, and light fruit with a creamy mouthfeel.


 RollinHard (533), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jan 6, 2008  
Big honey and maple on the nose, somewhat husky. Tastes like a bowl full of rice and sugar, slightly caramelly too, very sweet and flavorful. Grainy mouthfeel, but such is the way with unfiltered sakes. Enjoyable.




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