Murai Family Nigori Genshu Sake

That's not milk folks.  That's what happens when you leave the rice in the sake.  Nigori means cloudy and Genshu means undiluted.  It has the sour apple flavor that one expects from a good sake.  I also get slight hints of vanilla and caramel.  At 19.9% alcohol, it's got a nice kick.

Cost: $9.99 for 300 ml
Grade: A
Cost Adjusted Grade: A

Sho Chiku Bai Premium Ginjo Sake

From time to time, I get in the mood for some sake.  In general, it has a dry, apple/pear flavor to it.  I think that the quality is in the aftertaste, or I should say, the lack of an aftertaste.

Web Stuff:  Ginjo is a special reserve connoisseur class of sake. Most sakes are brewed with rice that has been milled 30%. For our Ginjo we use rice that is polished over 50%. Additionally, we use a special strain of yeast that allows for fermentation at a cooler temperature. The result of the slower, longer process is a silky-smooth, rich and fruity flavor.  This one is really nice.


Type: Junmai Ginjo / Premium
Character: Delicate, dry and silky smooth
Dry/Sweet: +5 (dry)
Texture: Soft and smooth
Aroma: Strong ginjo aroma Translation, it smells like good sake
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Perfect by itself or with lightly seasoned foods
Alcohol: 15%
Size: 300ML

Cost: $7.99
Grade: B+
Cost Adjusted Grade: B+