Rice Farmers (photo by Kenji Nachi) |
Country of Origin: Japan
Location: Akita Prefecture
People: Mr. Hidemori Kakizaki, President | Mr. Koichi Moriya, Master Brewer (Toji)
In 1917, Soukou Kakizaki and a local friend started up Asamai Shuzo, which today brews the sake brand Amanoto. Between 1930 to 1934 they won four consecutive awards in national sake-tasting competitions, were forced to stop brewing in 1943, and turn in our equipment for war-related reasons, but were granted a special permit to begin again a year later. They have not looked back since.
This kura uses Akita-grown rice and Akita yeast AK-1 to brew sake, and have won five straight Gold Prizes in the prestigious National New Sake tasting competitions. They are proud of their accomplishments, and intend to continue to strive to maintain our high standards of quality.
Asamai Shuzo sake presents overall a solid, crisp flavor profile. On top of this dances a subtle but lively array of flavors. Each sake, from entry level to top-grade daiginjo, has its own strengths and qualities. Some is more quiet, some is fruity and fragrant. But all maintain the basic qualities infused by great rice, great water, excellent yeast, and our toji's skills.
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| Current Items from Ama no To |
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Reviews |
| 237 |
Ama no To (300 ml) 'Heavens Door' Tokubetsu Junmai |
12-300 |
$160 |
IWC 91 |
| 238 |
Ama no To (720 ml) 'Heavens Door' Tokubetsu Junmai |
6-720 |
$160 |
IWC 91 |
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