Composition & Vinification
MURI describes Koji Rice Series 1 as a silky, light cuvée of koji-fermented rice wine, mahleb, and beechwood-smoked lavender water kefir, kept unfiltered. It is made by growing koji on rice, fermenting with a cultivated yeast, infusing it with mahleb, and blending with a lavender kefir smoked over beechwood.[1],[2],[3],[4]
Beechwood-Smoked Lavender Water Kefir — Finish. The blend is finished with a smoked lavender kefir, in which the lavender is smoked over beechwood before being used to perfume the blend. Per the producer, the lactic flavors of the kefir complement the rice base while the lavender adds heady, floral perfume notes.[5]
Fermentation Methodology
MURI keeps the drink unfiltered, which the producer states is done to accentuate its mouthfeel.[2]
Tasting Profile
Pairings
Provenance & Sourcing
Production. The blend is made unfiltered through koji fermentation, infused with mahleb, blended with lavender kefir, and gently smoked over beechwood, per MURI. It sits within MURI's singles lineup alongside Passing Clouds, Fade To Black, MURI x The Four Horsemen, Yamilé, Sherbet Daydream, and Uzume.[4]
Recognition
Restaurant Relationships
References
- [1]ProducerNon Alcoholic Pairings (muri-drinks.com)
- [2]Instagram@muridrinks — Apr 2, 2024
- [3]Instagram@muridrinks — Feb 21, 2025
- [4]Instagram@muridrinks — Jan 24, 2025
- [5]Producerhttps://muri-drinks.com/en-uk/blogs/flavor-library/koji-rice-series-1
- [6]Producerhttps://muri-drinks.com/en-uk/collections/all-singles