Alcohol Volume : 19%
 
Rice: Yamada Nishiki [Special A District, Yoshikawa, Miki City, Hyogo]
Polish : 70%

SMV : Undisclosed
Acidity : Undisclosed
Yeast : Undisclosed
Squeezing Method : Undisclosed
Pasteurised : Twice

Point : 
Food Pairing : Meat Dish (Demigura sauce Hamburg)

Sake description :

Aging Period : 　Less than 1 year (at the time of release)
Yeast Starter :    Yamahai
Flavor Profile: :   Light and Crisp Type

Crafted by the esteemed Kikuhime brewery in Ishikawa, this exclusive summer release showcases the depth of traditional yamahai brewing. Made from the finest Yamada Nishiki rice sourced from the renowned Special A district of Yoshikawa, Hyogo, and polished to 70%, this junmai sake is unveiled in honor of Nokiri—a time-honored brewery tradition where sake is tasted to assess its maturation. Typically reserved for brewers, this special release offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth and complexity of a sake that embodies both youth and evolving character.

Aroma
Soft and mellow with a gentle sweetness, offering delicate hints of melon that linger elegantly on the nose.

Palate
A refined yet bold expression, beginning with a smooth entry before unfolding into a powerful and layered profile. The rich umami depth, vibrant acidity, and crisp dryness intertwine, creating a dynamic and complex flavor experience. The fresh intensity of a young sake meets the nuance of evolving maturation, delivering a seasonal delight only available at this moment. A lingering, satisfying finish rounds out this exceptional sake, making it a compelling choice for connoisseurs.

石川県の老舗が醸す銘酒・菊姫より、夏の限定品『山廃純米 呑切原酒』のご紹介です。特A地区・兵庫県三木市吉川町産の山田錦を70％精米で使用した山廃造りの純米酒。冬に仕込んだ酒の熟成具合を確かめるべく、きき酒する「呑切」という大切な蔵中行事に合わせて発売される一本。本来蔵人しか味わえない、特別な酒をぜひご堪能ください。

香り

まろやかで甘い印象。ふんわりと微かに感じるメロンのような甘い雰囲気があります。

味わい

程よい柔らかさを感じる口当たりから一気に広がる力強い風味。エネルギッシュで濃密な旨味、クリアな辛さに鮮やかな酸味と、さまざまな要素が混ざり合った複雑で奥深い味わい。新酒ならではのパワフルな味わいに、熟成の気配が重なった今の時期しか味わえない特有の魅力を楽しめます。飲み込んだ後にはゆったりと残る余韻が心地よく、飲み応え抜群。