300ml
Manotsuru “Crane” Junmai Mini
$18
The red crane is a symbol of good luck. This is a junmai sake, which means it is pure rice sake (no alcohol was added). An elegant, slightly earthy sake with notes of stone fruit, pistachios, and white chocolate. A great all-around sake, it goes well with a wide range of foods. AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AS PART OF THE SUMMER SAKE TASTING KIT
Brewery
Sake Type
Junmai
Bottle Size
300ml
Founded
1885
Prefecture
Niigata (新潟県)
One Word to Describe This Sake Brew
Earthy
Food Pairings
Pairs well with all cuisine from hamburgers to tacos
Taste Profile
WINE: Simple reds and whites
BEER: Ales
Ingredients
RICE: Koshiibuki br/>WATER: Ground water
(No sulfites, no preservatives)
Seimaibuai
(amount of rice left after milling): 65%
Alcohol Content
15%
Sake Meter Value
+5 (the lower the sweeter, the higher the drier)
Sweet or Dry
Dry
Body
Medium
Acidity
1.2
Serving Temp
Chilled or room temperature