Kanbara, Bride of the Fox Sake Junmai Ginjo, NV (720ml) 2025Reasonable For 200 years the Cortes

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Unlike high-proof or ultra-aged ryes

and most agave-forward tequilas we've tasted in a while

Sharply focused red berry and tangerine scents are complicated by suggestions of allspice and cinnamon

while the tannins are well-integrated and provide a silky texture

Kanbara, Bride of the Fox Sake Junmai Ginjo, NV (720ml) 2025Reasonable For 200 years the CortesNamed for a Japanese folktale about a mysterious fox bride appearing under moonlight rain, Kanbaras Bride of the Fox has a whimsical exteriorbut whats inside is thoughtful, balanced, and beautifully made. Brewed in Niigata, a region known for clean, dry styles, this Junmai Ginjo goes in a slightly richer direction. Using Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 55%, it offers smooth texture, layered umami, and quiet notes of caramelized pear, toasted rice, and