Tozai Living Jewel Junmai Sake (72cl, 14.9%)

A pure rice junmai sake brewed in Kyoto, Japan, bottled at 14.9% ABV in a 720ml format. It is made entirely from Koshihikari rice polished to 70% of its original grain size, with no distilled alcohol added. Kizakura Brewery operates in Kyoto's Fushimi district. The sake uses Fushimi's medium-hard water, traditionally associated with softer, smoother and more delicate sake. White grape and fresh banana lead the aroma, with anise and sweet rice. The palate is bright with citrus and lemon, then medium-bodied and slightly creamy, with white pepper, fresh herbal notes and rice minerality; the finish is clean and long with citrus peel and red grape.