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Nigori

Why is it cloudy?

Nigori sake catches the eye and the imagination with its white, cloudy hue. Most sake is clear because all the rice particles are filtered out, but nigori is coarsely filtered to allow some rice particles to remain. These sake lees give nigori its pale color and milky consistency (although the lees will separate in the bottle, so gently shake to mix together!). Nigori is a subcategory, so there is junmai nigori, junmai ginjo nigori and more.

Is all nigori sweet?

Nigori sake is generally sweet and creamy, but within that is a that sweetness can range of tastes and textures, from calm and gentle and light to very pronounced richness. For instance, Taiheizan “Nigori” is remarkably dry and finely textured, whereas Niwa no Uguisu “Doburoku” is sweet, thick and truly unfiltered. One of our bestsellers, Hakutsuru “Sayuri,” lands somewhere in the middle with its playful strawberries-and-cream taste and sharp finish. 

At Palate Project, you will also find many flavored nigori sake. Experience a range of fruit infusions, such as yuzu, lychee, and strawberry nigori. One of our customers’ all-time favorites is Homare “Strawberry” Nigori, due to its smoothie-like body and refreshing strawberry flavor.

How do you drink cloudy sake?

Generally, nigori is enjoyed cold. Because of its sweetness and milky consistency, nigori is a great match for spicy foods. You can also enjoy this sake with dessert, or simply as an aperitif. Explore our collection to find your next nigori sake.