Nigori
Nigori sake | |
| Type | Sake |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Region of origin | East Asia |
| Introduced | Pre-1800s, reintroduced 1966 |
| Alcohol by volume | 10.0% - 20.0% |
| Colour | Cloudy white |
| Related products | Sake, Makgeolli, Amazake, Choujiu |
Nigori or nigorizake (濁り酒; にごり酒) is a variety of sake, an alcoholic beverage produced from rice. Its name translates roughly to "cloudy" because of its appearance. It is about 12–17% alcohol by volume, averaging 15% with some as high as 20%.