Keiryu sake tasting set ⋅ 15% ⋅ 900ml

• Selection of three iconic sake
• Sake suited to different temperatures
• Versatile ideal assortment

A tasting set featuring three iconic Japanese sake from Endo Shuzo's Keiryu range, one of the historic breweries of the Shinshu region, now Nagano Prefecture. This sake assortment offers a representative overview of the major categories of Japanese sake, through complementary profiles ranging from the roundness of junmai to the crispness of a karakuchi sake. Keiryu Junmai is made from sake rice fermented at low temperature to fully reveal the grain's aromas. It has a balanced profile, dominated by rice notes and a smooth texture, with a harmonious structure that allows it to be enjoyed both chilled and slightly warmed. It is a benchmark sake within the brewery, appreciated locally for its versatility. Keiryu Kuragakoi stands out for its moderate sweetness combined with bright acidity. Its expression is soft yet precise, offering a clear and elegant palate suited to delicate pairings or enjoyment at a moderate temperature. Keiryu Karakuchi offers a more assertive style: dry and straightforward. Its full structure, clean finish and refreshing sensation make it a sharp, characterful sake, particularly well suited to dishes with pronounced flavours. This set allows a comparative tasting at different temperatures, from chilled to slightly warmed, depending on the style of the sake.

The Keiryu toji recommends a specific tasting order for this set, designed to progress from the sweetest to the driest. Start with the rich and mellow junmai (nihonshu-do around 0), where the umami of the rice and koji takes centre stage: serve at room temperature or warm, with seasonal vegetables or savoury yakitori. Continue with the medium-dry junmai (nihonshu-do +5), livelier and designed to accompany spicy dishes such as shiokara or grilled salted fish: its freshness refreshes the palate between dishes. Finish with the dry junmai ginjo, the brewery's best-seller (nihonshu-do -1), fermented at low temperature to fully reveal the umami of the rice: ideal with oden, a fish hotpot or a stew made with oily fish, served at room temperature or slightly warmed. This set is designed as a gradual introduction to kikizake (comparative tasting), for beginners and curious enthusiasts alike who want to grasp the range of styles from a single brewery.


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