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Item Number: 1859

UPC: 0835603005417

Country: Japan
Region: Kyoto Prefecture Sub Region:
Grape(s): Omachi Rice
Type: Sake - Sake
Bottle Size: 300ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Special Attributes: Junmai
Alc by Vol(%): 14.9


Quality Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 70% (30% of rice grain polished away)
Yeast: Brewer's Original
Nihonshu-do: +6.5
Brewery Name: Kizakura Sake Brewing Co. Ltd.

Tasting Notes: The aromas are quite complex, showing white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. These same flavors come rushing through the medium-bodied palate, which has a slightly creamy texture followed by a hint of white pepper and fresh herbal notes. The long, clean finish makes this both a great sipping sake as well as a companion to a wide range of foods, from fish and shellfish, to pork and light meats.

Notable Facts: Kizakura Brewery is located in Fushimi in the southern part of Kyoto, the oldest sake brewing area in Japan. The local "Fushi-Mizu" or crystal clear, underground "Fushimi Water", is well-known for bringing out the full flavor of sake. And Kyoto's especially frigid winters, called "So-ko-bi-e", are ideal for creating stable, cold temperatures inside the brewery. This helps to keep fermentation temperatures low and extend fermentation time so that delicate flavors and aromas remain in the sake.

About Living Jewel: The image on the label is a "koi," or Japanese carp. Ornamental domesticated carp have been bred for their bright colors for centuries in Japan. The combination of their vibrant colors, patterns, and shimmering scales has earned them the moniker "living jewels" among koi collectors and enthusiasts.