Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Umeshu (Plum Sake) and lime aromas

and lime aromas

all that’s missing is the sulfites

and dry style sakes

sautéed scallops

Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Umeshu (Plum Sake) and lime aromasThe 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