• Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 01 2018 Vintage (770ml)
  • Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 01 2018 Vintage (770ml)

Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 01 2018 Vintage (770ml) 農口尚彦研究所 01 2018 vintage

NOGUCHI NAOHIKO 01 is the best of batch of Noguchi-san's LIMITED EDITION series, chosen as amongst dozens of tanks by Mr. Noguchi himself. It features fresh and sweet scents like acacia honey and dried flowers, a rich umami enhanced by aging, an elegant acidity, and a long finish. Encased in an asymmetrical bottle designed by Toshio Ohi, one of the most eminent artists of Ishikawa Prefecture, only 5,500 bottles are to be released.

アカシアの蜂蜜や、熟れたバナナにドライフラワーなどとても繊細なアロマ。口当たりの上品さは秀逸で、シームレスでクリーミーなテクスチャー印象深く残ります。ミネラリーで滋味深く、焦点のあったバランスの良さを持ちながら、重さを一切感じさせない複雑な風味の辛口。

style
rich and complex
availability
limited
on the palate
complex balance of umami and elegant acidity
on the nose
lychee and melon
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
Unpublished
Title
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an assemblage selected by Noguchi Toji-san, of sakes having undergone several years of exquisite aging-control from 2018.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
ishikawa
Rice
unpublished
Alcohol
17%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
unpublished
Acidity
unpublished
Water Source
subsoil water originating from the divine peak hakusan
Yeast
kanazawa no.14

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
maguro | seared wagyu
Serving temperature
11°-16°
Serving vessels
burgundy glass

Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute農口尚彦研究所

Noguchi Toji, now 88 years old, has been a Toji since the young age of 27. He has won 27 Gold Medals at the Annual Japan Sake Awards among uncountable other awards over his career and was even presented with the prestigious Yellow Medal of Honor for Master Craftsmanship by the Emperor of Japan.