Muri - Koji Rice Series 1

This is the first in our Koji Rice Series and is technically inspired by Japanese amazake, traditionally a non-alcoholic cousin of sake.

We steam cook rice and ferment with koji, triggering an enzymatic transformation that turns the starch into fermentable sugars. A secondary fermentation develops acidity. This rice 'wine' is blended with a water kefir infused with smoked lavender and mahleb, a tiny cherry stone that add delicate notes of vanilla, cinnamon and almond.

The name Koji Rice Series 1 is named after KRS-1, a famous New York rapper who features on our blendery play list.

Tasting Notes: The blend is an unfiltered, still expression that captures the earthy and herbaceous notes in the koji rice. Possessing a silky, luxurious mouthfeel, the blend is medium-dry, with soothing warm undertones.