Asama Higen Zankara Junmai - 720ml
Higen Zankara Junmai is a very dry sake with a sake meter value of +15. This makes it one of the driest sake group available, but it can be even drier. A number of sake in Japan have an SMV (Sake Meter Value) of even +25
When served cold, it has a crisp, refreshing flavor, while served hot offers a rich full-bodied flavor. Thus, it is a very dry versatile sake that can be enjoyed at different temperatures.
On the nose, banana, apricot, steamed rice and earthy notes. On the pallet a lot of Umami and the same flavors as you encountered earlier in the nose, which makes this sake a balanced impression.
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Product information "Asama Higen Zankara Junmai - 720ml"
Higen Zankara Junmai is a very dry sake with a sake meter value of +15. This makes it one of the driest sake group available, but it can be even drier. A number of sake in Japan have an SMV (Sake Meter Value) of even +25
When served cold, it has a crisp, refreshing flavor, while served hot offers a rich full-bodied flavor. Thus, it is a very dry versatile sake that can be enjoyed at different temperatures.
On the nose, banana, apricot, steamed rice and earthy notes. On the pallet a lot of Umami and the same flavors as you encountered earlier in the nose, which makes this sake a balanced impression.
| Prefecture: | Gunma |
|---|---|
| Alcohol: | 15.0% |
| Classification: | Junmai |
| Style: | Chokarakuchi |
| Content: | 720ml |
| Rice polishing ratio: | 60% |
| SMV: | +15 |
| Acidity: | 1.5 |
| How to serve: | Atsukan (hot), Reishu 冷酒 (refrigerated) |
| Importer: | Sake.nl - own exclusive import |
Asama sake brewery Gunma can be found in Naganohara at the feet of Mount Asama which is the border between Nagano and Gunma. Typical is the central part nature is given in sake brewing in this brewery. The cold temperatures, lots of snow and since 2011 they own the rice fields with a small river next to the brewery.
The majestic Mt. Asama straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures. Asama Sake Brewery is located in Naganohara, a plateau that spreads out at the foothills to the north. There are also famous tourist spots nearby, such as the famous hot springs, Kusatsu Onsen and Yamba Dam. The Asama Sake Brewery Tourism Center, located next to the sake brewery, serves as its gateway, welcoming not only locals but also many tourists from all over the country.
In winter in Naganohara, a cold, dry, strong wind called `Joshu no Karakkaze' blows. The representative brand, Higen, is said to have a unique astringency and smooth taste due to this harshly cold climate. Cold climate means also brewing at colder temperatures which gives more elegant fruity and floral tones to sake. The sake brewery is made with great care based on the concept of `a sake brewery that brings the scenery of the foothills of Mt. Asama to everyone.'