Nanburyu Junmai

Nanburyu Junmai from Iwate Prefecture's Asabiraki Shuzo. Toyo Nishiki milled to 60%, SMV +2, acidity 1.4, 15.5% abv. The first time I had this, I was surprised by a rather prominent note of sugi - Japanese cedar. However, I was assured by the brewer that this isn't a taru-zake. Tasted from two more bottles, the wood spice is still there on the finish, not as strong though, even when not drunk in my "wappa" sugi cup. Still clean and light, a bit starchy through the mid-palate, followed by a touch of heat, and then the wood. Not my favorite sake, but more than adequate.