Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Hyogo and pastry

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The excellent acid vividness offsets the sweet flavors to create a very energetic and bright sake-drinking experience

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You found one of the most crisp and dry sakes in the store

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Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Hyogo and pastryThe nose on this perennial cloudy sake favorite is a nice collection of steamed rice, vanilla, raisin, yogurt, and yeasty aromas. Basically, this is an old school Nigori that has been popular for decades, and for good reason. Its one of the drier unfiltered sakes that drinks smooth, light, watery, grainy, and milky, with a very nice slippery texture. Look for lots of vanilla, white bread, dried coconut flakes, and steamed rice flavors on a tannin like