Kikuhime Futsushu "Kiku" TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE EvenThis review was conducted at the recommended room temperature. The nose on this one of a kind sake is a tantalizing collection of shiitake, sweet nuts, chocolate, honey, leather, kelp, lemon peel, sweet rice, and earth tone aromas. Behold, a true masterpiece of a brew that is categorized on the cheap end of sake, but tastes like truly matured and pampered sake that you take more of a bite than a sip. Round, rich, full bodied, velvety, plump, and
The nose on this very specially made Junmai is a wonderful collection of steamed rice
but it is "complexity-on-steroids" in sake terminology
cherry and balsa wood
WORD: Chunky WINE: N/A BEER: Chunky fruit brews FOODS: Comfort foods
with a little brightness in acidity
and you have the perfect summer sake
tangy fruit
Because it is without borders – the flavor is so unique and the fluid itself is even more baffling
The abundant amino acids in this Junmai give it a complete roundness that is further enhanced by warming
There are sweet hints but the sake is comfortable with the acidity and richness balance
This brew from Kochi Prefecture – known for their dry coiffable sake – is exactly that in Yuzushu format
and cashews on a chewy ride that is loaded with umami goodness