• Ryujin Tokubetsu Junmai (720ml)
  • Ryujin Tokubetsu Junmai (720ml)

Ryujin Tokubetsu Junmai (720ml) 龍神 特別純米

Fine Sake Award 2022

International Wine Challenge Gold

A Gold Medal winner at IWC and the Fine Sake Awards. Due to the Ginjo standard polishing ratio, this Tokubetsu Junmai offers a lovely elegance, the characteristic banana and melon aroma driven by isoamyl acetate is ever so present. On the palate, it provides a solid acidity and rich Junmai character at the same time.

style
floral and fruity
availability
year round
on the palate
balanced and rich
on the nose
apricot and yellow plum
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
55%
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Tokubetsu Junmai can be special for a number of reasons but most clear here is a higher polishing ratio which gives this sake a wonderful elegance while still maintaining the richness and body of a Junmai.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
gunma
Rice
unpublished
Alcohol
15%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+1
Acidity
1.6
Water Source
brewery-well water containing snowmelt from oze, a high altitude plain
Yeast
proprietary

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
sirloin steaks | braised lamb shanks
Serving temperature
5°-10°
Serving vessels
white wine glass

Ryujin Shuzo龍神酒造

The brewers practice the traditional techniques of the Nanbu guild, best known for brewing sake which is clear and fine grained. Ryujin Shuzo is the producer of 2 exceptional brands Oze no Yukidoke and Ryujin. The first, meaning the snowmelt from Oze, represents delicate and polished sake, all made with high grade and often uncommon sake rice varieties with higher polishing ratios, brewed in small batches, all by hand and fermented in small tanks. The Ryujin brand represents flavorful and drinkable sake that pair wonderfully with a wide range of foods and flavours.