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Gyokusendo Sake Brewery

Mukade Nigori 720ML

Mukade Nigori 720ML

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
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Discover a remarkably elegant nigori that redefines the style with its delicate soft sweetness, luxurious silky texture, and captivating floral Ginjo aromas. Crafted by Gyokusendo Shuzo in the Gifu prefecture, this expression utilizes locally grown rice milled to 50% and the classic 601 yeast strain.

The brewery harnesses pristine spring water from the famous Yoro mountains—celebrated for producing clean, soft-textured sake—resulting in an approachable yet sophisticated pour with an ABV of 14%, an SMV of –10, and an acidity level of 1.5.

Key Specifications:

  • Brewery: Gyokusendo Shuzo

  • Prefecture/Region: Gifu, Japan

  • Rice: Locally grown rice (milled to 50%)

  • Yeast: 601

  • Sake Meter Value (SMV): –10

  • Acidity: 1.5

  • ABV: 14%

  • Size: 720ml

Tasting & Pairing:

  • Flavor Profile: Silky, soft sweetness complemented by aromatic floral notes.

  • Food Pairing: Its rich structure pairs wonderfully with bolder, flavorful dishes such as Tebasaki barbecue chicken wings and spicy red curries.


ABOUT Gyokusendo Sake Brewery
Located in the mountains of southern Gifu, Gyokusendo Shuzo has been producing high quality sake since 1806. Their local Mino district is famed for extremely soft water excellent for producing delicate sake, with a local legend claiming that water flowing from the Yoro waterfall already tastes like fine sake. They keep production small in order to maintain high quality standards. Their locally focussed “Mukade” series of sake uses primarily rice grown in the area and features a characteristic centipede on the label. A local symbol of humility, perseverance, and the health, the local samurai clans featured the centipede on their banners as an underestimated creature that was nevertheless loyal and protects its young fiercely.
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