Kamoizumi, Red Maple, 2-Year Aged Namazume Ginjo Sake, Hiroshima Prefecture (18%)
Product: 10008246875
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Kamoizumi
Rice
Alcoholic beverages made from rice, are based on the fermentation of rice starch which converts to natural sugars and alcohol. Unlike the production of beer which utilises mashing to convert starch to sugars, the rice beverage making relies on action of acids or enzymes like amylase.
Rice-based beverages typically have a higher alcohol content, 18%–25% abv, than still wine (9%–15%), and a higher alcohol content than the standard beers (usually 4%–6%).
Sake (a Japanese rice-based brewed alcohol) is misleadingly referred to as Rice Wine, although unlike wine, in which alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in grapes, sake is produced by means of a brewing process more akin to beer.
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Kamoizumi Shuzō is noted for its dedication to producing pure, unpasteurised sake made from the robust strains of sake rice native to Hiroshima. Red Maple embodies all these features, adding two years of ageing to increase the aromatic complexity. The result is a rich and powerful sake with aromas and flavours packed with dried fruit, honey and citrus peel, a super-creamy texture and lots of both umami and freshness.
This brew would be an excellent match for meat dishes or hard cheeses but may be at its best as a ‘sipping sake’ enjoyed on its own after a meal. Whilst this may seem an unusual sake proposition, it makes perfect sense when you taste it – complex, powerful and elegant.
Technical specifications: polishing ratio 60%, abv 18.5%, SMV +1. acidity 1.7
Catherine Owen, Wine & Spirits Advisor, Berry Bros. & Rudd (November 2023)
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