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Nigori

This popular category of sake represents the famous “cloudy”,  “milky”, or “foggy” sake that has rice particles left in the brew and are not totally filtered out. Many Americans refer to “Nigori” sake as “Unfiltered” sake, but this is a misnomer as all sake is filtered to a degree. This is when we are speaking about filtering out all of those unfermented rice particles, but many brewers will coarsely filter their sake and then add back the unfermented rice particles. Nigori sake comes in all styles and thicknesses. From very creamy and thick to very light and almost misty, called “Usu-Nigori.” Coarsely filtered sake should always be served chilled and it’s always important to undulate or gently shake the bottle before serving. As for food pairings, Nigori sake goes well with spicy cuisines, fruit plates, cheese plates, and of course deserts.

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    Hakutsuru Sayuri Junmai Nigori "Little Lily"

    best selling nigori.
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    This coarsely filtered sake has a very light nose filled with cream, cherry blossom, and white grape elements. “Little Lily” is a very special Nigo...

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    Homare Strawberry Nigori

    semi-thick, semi-rich, strawberry.
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    The nose on this incredibly popular infused Nigori is a very straightforward collection of strawberry, cream, honey, and rice aromas. A super fan-f...

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    Rihaku Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori "Dreamy Clouds"

    the connoisseur's nigori.
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    A complex aroma profile touching on steamed rice, cream, slight toffee, and a hint of plum skin. This Nigori is the complete package for those look...

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    Murai Family Nigori Genshu "Peach River"

    very strong, very cloudy.
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    This coarsely filtered or Nigori sake has a plump nose filled with sweet cream, grape, honey, and yogurt elements. At 19.9% ABV, one would expect a...

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    Dassai NIGORI Junmai Daiginjo 45 "Otter Festival"

    soft and elegant.
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    Wow! A tasty Nigori that is so flavorful, and feels so good in the palate. The nose is made up of rose water, cream, apple, and melon aromas. Fruit...

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    Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf"

    smooth, silky, clean.
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    The nose on this perennial cloudy sake favorite is a nice collection of steamed rice, vanilla, raisin, yogurt, and yeasty aromas. Basically, this i...

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    Kizakura Nigori "Yellow Cherry Blossom"

    a kyoto classic.
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    This unfiltered or "Nigori" sake has gentle nose filled with cherry, citrus and cream components. Wow! Looks can be deceiving as this fluffy lookin...

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    Senkin Nigori Genshu Junmai Daiginjo "Snowman"

    candy apple, lively, crisp.
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    The nose on this cloudy sake is a mild collection of peach, rock sugar, cookie frosting, cherry, yogurt, and creamy aromas. A mischievous Nigori th...

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    Kamoizumi Nigori Ginjo Nama "Summer Snow"

    melon, cotton candy, voluptuous.
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Momokawa Yuki Tora Nigori Cup “Snow Tiger”

    horchata, crème brûlée, smooth.
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    The nose on this cloudy sake is a gentle collection of cream, warm milk, toasted rice, and mozzarella aromas. Chewy, slippery, soft, and smooth thi...

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    Niwa no Uguisu Doburoku

    kiwi, sweet, illegal.
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    This sake is a throwback to when people used to make their own hooch or “moonshine sake” that was illegal, not approved by the government and wasn’...

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    Heiwa Shuzo Nigori

    pear, soft, classy.
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    The nose on this very classy cloudy sake has a wonderful collection of vanilla, cream, ice cream, and steamed rice aromas. This is a great addition...

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    Katafune Junmai Nigori

    sweet rice, coconut, professional.
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    The nose on this coarsely filtered or Nigori sake is loaded with mint, milk, yogurt and vanilla aromas. Say hello to a really cool sake. Why cool? ...

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    Gozenshu Bodaimoto Usu Nigori "Nigori of the Ancients"

    unripe pear, sour apple, fun!
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    The nose on this misty unfiltered sake is yeasty collection of creamy, sour, and ricey aromas. Talk about a cocktail drinker’s Nigori sake! This sn...

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    Homare Chocolat Nigori

    cocoa, chocolate, dessert.
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    The nose on this is a collection of sweet, cocoa, hot chocolate, and chocolate powder drink aromas. Behold, a chocolate Nigori that drinks pretty m...

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    Homare Lychee Nigori

    semi-thick, semi-rich, lychee.
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    From the importer Wismettac fka Nishimoto: Introducing Homare Sake Breweries' exquisite Lychee Nigori Sake, a captivating blend that will transpor...

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    Siramayumi Gassho no Sato Doburoku

    thick, sweet, portable.
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    Keigetsu 50 Junmai Daiginjo "Nigori"

    elegant, cloudy, コスパ!
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    The nose on this globally popular "unfiltered" (technically a misnomer) sake is a gentle collection of melon, apple, lime, dairy, coconut water, Sp...

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    Niwa no Uguisu Pink Doburoku

    seasonal, limited, red yeast.
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    From the importer Mutual Trading: Tasting Notes: This seasonally brewed limited edition 100% unfiltered sake is a fresh, sweet, and tart treat from...

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