麒麟 Kirin Vintage 2023

£60.50

Content: 0.72 Liter (£84.03 / 1 Liter)

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Product number: SK12-07-23

Alcohol: 17% vol.
Bottle Size: 720ml
Category: Genshu ⓘ Junmai ⓘ Koshu / Aged Sake ⓘ
Rice: Koshitanrei (70% pol.)
Prefecture: Niigata
Style: aged, aromatic & expressive, sweet
Drinking temp.: chilled (10-15°C)
Item number: SK12-07-23
Ingredients: Wasser, Reis, Koji-Reis
Food pairing: Roast veal with rosemary potatoes, various cheeses, Saltimbocca, wild boar goulash, quiche with Roquefort and pear, roast beef with onions.

Kirin Vintage 2023

A rich sake with great aging potential, yet delightful when young. Brewed with the Yamahai method, its Koji rice content exceeds 99%, creating its distinctive aroma and acidity. Notes of honey, nuts, chocolate, and dried fruits evoke sherry. The natural sweetness supports its full body, while pronounced acidity balances it perfectly. A complex sake with depth, ideal for enthusiasts of unique flavor profiles.

The Producer

麒麟 Kirin

Founded 1880 in Tsugawa/Niigata at the Agano river. Good rice from the nearby Niigata rice fields, sof source water and the snowy winters lead to a clean and tasteful Sake. The name Kirin is given after a fable animal, which is considered to bring luck.

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Classification of Premium Sake

For high quality sake, rice is polished prior to processing with the goal of eliminating the bran and protein which encase the starch held at the center of the rice grain. The smaller the rice polishing ratio (expressed as a percentage of the original rice weight), the finer and more aromatic the sake. Learn more about the different classes of of Premium Sake...

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