Juyondai Extra Junmai Daiginjo Banshu Hakutsuru Nishiki

Juyondai Extra Junmai Daiginjo Banshu Hakutsuru Nishiki

十四代 EXTRA 純米大吟醸 播州白鶴錦

Brewery: Takagi Shuzo (高木酒造株式会社)
Region: Yamagata Prefecture (山形県 日本)
Rice: Banshu Hakutsurunishiki (播州白鶴錦), Hyogo
Rice Polishing: 40%
EXTRA is another sake series that festures a sake to be brewed by a unique and specific sake rice such as Hakutsurunishiki (白鶴錦)  in Banshu (播州) of Hyogo prefecture.

Hakutsurunishiki is a sibling of Yamadanishiki, crossbred between mother of Yamadanishiki and father of Wataribune rice over 70 years.  The top-quality rice is selected and cultivated every year. Eventually, it was born by Hakutsuru brewery in 2007.

Tasting notes: Brewed by 100% Hakutsurunishiki in Banshu, Hyogo, 40% polished at daiginjo-grade, the intense and concentrated aroma is exhibited on nose. It also delivers gorgeous and refreshing fragrance, reminiscent of rock melon and floral notes, a hint of sweetness with balanced acidity, together with smooth finish on palate.

Alcohol content: 15%