Joto Sake, Junmai Nigori The Blue One (NV)

Supplier: Kobrand CorpProducer: Joto SakeCategory: Sake - JunmaiRaw material: Shinsenbon RiceRegion: Chugoku, JapanSubregion: HiroshimaAlcohol by volume: 15.0%Features: Nigori   NotesJato Nigori is brewed by the Nakao Brewery, which was founded in 1871and is now managed by the 6th generation of the family. The brewery has pioneered revolutionary techniques and ingredients in the sake industry. Unlike most nigoris, which are syrupy sweet, Joto Nigori shows depth and earthy notes, which make it more food-friendly and sophisticated.TASTING NOTEJoto Nigori is a junmai, which lends a dry, earthy balance to the milky, coconutty fruit notes that are typical of the nigori style.FOOD PAIRINGServe chilled. Stands up to the grease and grit of burgers and steaks. Also wonderful with Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian curries.   ABOUT THE PRODUCERMany people love sake but find it intimidating and indecipherable. Joto’s mission is to serve as a bridge between Japanese artisanal sake and the American marke