Keigetsu Nigori Junmai Daiginjo 50 Sake
Keigetsu Nigori Junmai Daiginjo 50 is a highly aromatic and wonderfully textured premium Japanese sake crafted in the mountainous landscape of Kochi Prefecture. Produced by the historic Tosa Brewing Company, this exceptional liquid takes its name from the beautiful local scenery and the famous local poet Keigetsu Omachi. The brewery benefits from an incredibly pure natural water source and fresh mountain air, providing the perfect cool environment for a slow and highly controlled fermentation process. This specific bottle is a Nigori style sake, meaning it is purposely left gently cloudy with fine rice particles rather than being filtered completely clear. It is also classified as a Junmai Daiginjo, representing the absolute highest grade of traditional brewing where the local rice grains are polished down to just fifty percent of their original size to ensure total purity. In the glass, it pours a beautiful milky white and opens with an inviting perfume of spring blossom and crisp orchard fruit. Every sip is incredibly smooth and creamy, delivering generous waves of fresh melon and ripe pear, all backed by a subtly sweet and elegant finish. Because it offers such a wonderful balance of rich creamy texture and bright fruit, this is a brilliant bottle to enjoy gently chilled. To ensure the delicate rice particles are perfectly mixed, simply give the bottle a gentle shake before pouring. It makes a stunning partner for slightly spicy or highly flavoured dishes. Serve a generous glass alongside a fragrant Thai green curry, a platter of spicy tuna sushi rolls, or a sticky glazed pork belly.
