I bought Japanese sake “Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi” from Kyoto Prefecture.
“Mori no Usagi” in Japanese means forest rabbit.
This sake was very fresh and delicious, so I would like to introduce it to everyone.
“Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi” basic information
First, as basic information about “Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi” blue label, we will organize the brewery information and alcohol content.
Haneda shuzo Co., Ltd.
About Haneda shuzo Co., Ltd.
| Brewery name | Haneda shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Location | Kyoto |
| Founded year | 1,893 |
| Main product | Da-to |
Haneda Sake Brewery is located at a high altitude, far from the city of Kyoto.
There are 15 ares of farmland of rice suitable for sake brewing “Shukumai” on the brewery site, and sake is made using that rice.
Information on “Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi”
We will organize the information of this sake from the sake label and the official website.
| Types of sake | Junmai Ginjo sake |
| Rice polishing ratio | 55% |
| Raw rice | Japanese rice |
| Alcohol degree | 17.5% |
| Shipment season | winter limited edition |
This sake is ”joso directly packed”
Sake is extracted by squeezing moromi, and the extraction machine is called “Joso”.
From that “Joso”, it is a liquor that is bottled without filtration or sedimentation.
Since there is no filtration or sedimentation, this sake may contain moromi particles called “ori”.
Features and impressions of “Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi” (Review)
Characteristics of color and flavor of “Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi”
It was colorless and transparent immediately after opening.
However, the bottom of the bottle was slightly whitish because there was a little “ori” left.
For those who like ”ori”, there is also a sake called ”origarami”.
The scent is very gorgeous and reminded me of the fruit pear.
Characteristics of the taste of “Junmai Ginjo Mori no Usagi”
When you put it in your mouth, the pear-like aroma and sweetness spread in your mouth.
After the sweetness, you will feel the umami of the rice, and finally you will feel the spiciness of the sake.
Also, since this liquor is “Nama”, I felt a slight foaming like soda.
What is “Nama”
“Nama” is sake that is shipped with the yeast still alive, without pasteurization.
“Nama” sake is fresh and fruity.
However, if you do not store it in the refrigerator, it will deteriorate.
Summary
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We introduced sake from Kyoto, a city with a long history in Japan.
This sake is only available during the winter season, so if you can find it, we recommend buying it.