Gokyo - Five - Blue Gin no Iroha Hinohikari table rice provides ample

Hinohikari table rice provides ample umami with underlying sweetness

the sweet and creamy Kurosawa “Nigori” from Nagano Prefecture known for mountains

Although the type of rice and rice polishing ratio is revealed

By using this rice and kumamotoyeast the brewers craft a sake with a polished aroma and easy-going finish that lifts up the flavors in most foods it is paired with

The very fine sediments in this bottle are hand pressed

Gokyo - Five - Blue Gin no Iroha Hinohikari table rice provides ampleThanks to our friends at Sake Revolution podcast, we know that the Z on the label expresses five, or the Japanese go (perhaps also the kanji ). There are six sake in the Five series, all of which are fermented in large wooden fermentation containers called kioke, and made in the orthodox kimoto method. Gokyo Five Blue is the refreshing summer version available in limited quantities. Enjoy!