I will introduce “Kirinzan Potari Potari” sold by Kirinzan Sake Brewery in Niigata Prefecture.
This sake is sold during the winter season only.
If you visit Japan during the winter months, we recommend drinking this delicious sake.
Kirinzan potari potari basic information
First, as basic information about “Kirinzan Potari Potari”, we will organize the brewery information and alcohol content.
About Kirinzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
We have organized Kirinzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
| Brewery name | Kirinzan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Founded year | 1,843 |
| Main product | Kirinzan |
Kirinzan Sake Brewery sells water as well as Japanese sake.
This water is good water used when making sake.
Drinking water with sake will help prevent you from getting too drunk.
At Kirinzan Sake Brewery, activities such as planting trees are also being carried out to protect the beautiful scenery and the irrigation water.
Information on “Kirinzan Potari Potari”
We will organize the information of this sake from the sake label and the official website.
| Types of sake | Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu |
| Rice polishing ratio | 55% |
| Raw rice | “Gohyakumangoku” from Niigata Prefecture |
| Alcohol degree | 17% |
| Shipment season | from November |
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.
What is “Genshu”
It is a sake that is shipped as it is squeezed without adding water to adjust the alcohol content.
Features and impressions of “Kirinzan Potari Potari” (Review)
The bottle of “Kirinzan Potari Potari” is green and the label is cute with “Hiragana”.
Impressions of the taste and aroma of Kirinzan Potari Potari
It is recommended to drink this sake chilled.
Fragrant characteristics and impressions
The aroma is similar to melon.
Very gorgeous.
When you put it in your mouth, the sweet scent will escape from your nose.
Taste characteristics and impressions
The sweetness is not very strong, but when you put it in your mouth, a gentle sweetness spreads in your mouth.
In addition, the sweet scent of melon enhances the sweetness even more.
It’s a fresh, fruity sake, and very delicious.
Summary
Thank you for reading to the end.
“Kirinzan Potari Potari” was a fruity sake with a sweet melon-like scent.
If you are visiting Japan around December, please try it.
You can get it by going to a sake specialty store that handles Kirinzan Sake Brewery.
Please note that you may not be able to purchase it, such as when it is sold out.