Nigori-zake - a perfect drink for summer! |
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| 2007/09/01 |
| Cellar of the month |
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Basic information:
The word “nigori” means “cloudy” and its white clouds are remnants of rice. In regular clear sake, these have been filtered out, leading to a more refined delicate product. But in nigori-zake, some of the lees have been allowed to remained. Therefore it must be stored in refrigerator to keep the freshness. Nigori-zake’s flavour can be from light, dry and sour to rich, creamy and sweet. |
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| Must serve chilled |
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| Meat dishes, BBQ, spicy foods |
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| In general, nigori-zake contents amino acids, glucose and many vitamins. In Edo Era, Japanese people used to drink nigori-zake as nutritious drink during sweltering hot summer. |
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| Tenju Yukigoyomi Junmai Ginjyo 720ml |
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Made from special yeast results in strong fragrance.
Item no: 300121421 |
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| Rihaku Tokubetsu Honjyozo Nigori 720ml |
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Fresh and smooth in finish.
Item no: 300100679 |
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| Dassai 50 Junmai Ginjyo Nigori 300ml |
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Besides its sweetness, it is also characterized by its freshness.
Item no: 300210516 |
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| Dewazakura Tobiroku Sparking Ginjyo 300ml |
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Refresh Carbonate flavor give your tongue a strong feeling of summer Omatsuri!
Item no: 300366549 |
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