{"title":"Koshi No Kanbai","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of Niigata's most famous breweries, Koshi no Kanbai crafts clean, dry, refined sake, from the Sai Junmai Ginjo to its top Kinmuku Junmai Daiginjo.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koshi-no-kanbai-junmai-daiginjo-kinmuku-720ml","title":"Koshi No Kanbai Junmai Daiginjo Kinmuku 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinmuku has won numerous awards overseas, including the 2015 Grand Prix at the All-American Sake Appraisal. In the sake version of the internationally acclaimed Parker Points published by Wine Advocate, an American wine review magazine founded by renowned wine critic Robert Parker, Kinmuku achieved 90 points in the Parker Points, a globally recognized rating system for sake, while less than 1% of wines receive a rating of 85 points or higher. Kinmuku is receiving high praise from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a mellow and gorgeous impression with a touch of elegance. Fruity aromas of green apple, quince, melon, and a hint of raspberry are harmoniously combined with the scent of orange and osmanthus flowers. The flavor is well-balanced with gentle sweetness and refined umami while maintaining elegance, and the dryness in the latter half gives a fresh feeling that continues into the aftertaste. The aftertaste also has a refreshing impression, including a green impression, and the refreshing feeling lingers until the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also enhances the refreshing green feeling that is also present in the food. Perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSalmon carpaccio, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eChevre cheese (goat), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eConger eel and water shield soup, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrilled sweetfish with vinegared tade, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMarbled beef shabu-shabu with ponzu sauce and green onions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16% \/ \u003cstrong\u003eRice Polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% \/ \u003cstrong\u003eSMV:\u003c\/strong\u003e +3 \/ \u003cstrong\u003eRice Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% Yamada Nishiki rice \/ \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shijimicho, Miki Town, Hyogo Prefecture Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koshi No Kanbai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44750821294133,"sku":"70002585","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2675\/0728\/files\/KoshiNoKanbaiJunmaiDaiginjoKinmuku720ml.png?v=1761011374"},{"product_id":"koshi-no-kanbai-junmai-daiginjo-muku-720ml","title":"Koshi No Kanbai Junmai Daiginjo Muku 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Muku\" means \"clean and pure.\" The brewer's wish for those gathered at a drinking party to toast in harmony and with the same spirit, free from any impurities or resentment, is embodied in this \"Muku.\" As if that wish was answered, this sake was chosen as the toast sake at the welcome reception for the \"G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting\" held in Niigata City in 2023, adding a touch of elegance to the opening ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruity aromas of white peach, quince, banana, and a hint of muscat grapes are combined with aromas of linden and orange blossom, refined rice aromas such as shiratama dango and joshinko, and aromas of fresh milk and almond milk. In addition, a subtle peanut butter-like aroma from aging gives a rich impression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first impression is a well-balanced blend of sweetness and umami, reminiscent of the rice flavor, and this well-balanced flavor also gives it a smooth impression, with a long, lingering finish, typical of Junmai Daiginjo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt makes the flavor of the food more vibrant, mellow and rich. 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Simply placing it on the table creates a bright and vibrant presence, adding a touch of color to any occasion, making it the perfect sake for intimate parties, cherry blossom viewing, outdoor activities, and more. The intricate pattern engraved on the label symbolizes Kamedago, the home of the Echigo winter plum, surrounded by the Agano River, the Shinano River, and the Koagano River that connects the two. The golden motif evokes the image of Kamedago, shining with bountiful harvests, while expressing gratitude and respect for the homeland's abundant, quality water and low-temperature environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall taste is well-balanced, with a smooth, light creaminess, and is softer than the dryness of the traditional Koshi no Kanbai. It gives the impression of a mixture of elegance and mellowness, with a clear aroma derived from the rice that comes from the pure rice type, with notes of freshly cooked rice and freshly pounded mochi along with banana cream, mangosteen, whipped cream and almond milk, a faint scent of cherry blossom leaves and honeysuckle flowers, a mineral scent reminiscent of the stones and rocks at the bottom of a clear stream, and a faint scent of moss growing on the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt enhances the rich flavor of your food while still maintaining a creamy texture. 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The rice is carefully polished, and the sake is carefully prepared and slowly fermented based on ginjo brewing techniques. It is a sake that is constantly evolving in every detail of its brewing process. It has a refreshing, powerful taste that leaves a bouncy aftertaste. It is a classic flavor that has long been loved as a sake to accompany daily life in its hometown of Niigata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first impression is mellow and smooth, with a well-balanced gentle sweetness and umami, and the creamy impression lingers until the finish, along with the aroma of fresh cream and freshly cooked rice. This persistent, creamy, balanced, and smooth taste is the result of aging for more than six months, and there is a dry impression at the end of the aftertaste. The overall impression is gentle and elegant, with fruity aromas like lychee and pear, white floral aromas like linden blossoms, and oak leaves blending into the predominant aroma of freshly cooked rice, rice-derived aromas like joshinko and shiratama dango. In addition, you can sense aromas like fresh milk, cream, lime, and minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes the flavor of the food feel more mellow and creamy, while leaving a refreshing aftertaste. 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