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Item Number: 7267

UPC: 0835603005622

Country: Japan
Region: Shizuoka Prefecture Sub Region:
Grape(s): Yamada Nishiki & Haenuki Rice
Type: Sake - Sake
Bottle Size: 300ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 15


Brewery Name: Doi Shuzo, founded in 1868
Toji (Master Brewer): Shokichi Hase
Seimaibuai: 60%
Flavor Profile: Pear, banana, complex, bright

About the Sake: 'Sword of the Sun' is the little brother of 'Soul of the Sensei' as it is very close to being a ginjo but with reigned in flavors and aromas. 'Sword of the Sun' sake is easily one of the best bangs for the buck of any sake product in Japan of the U.S. Melon, pear and banana drive the aromas and combine with a subtle sweet touch highlighted by a subdued acidity in the butter-tinged flavor. Great depth and plenty of complexity. Try it with grilled Siracha-buttered shrimp, or roasted beets and farro salad with microgreens and white grapefruit vinaigrette.

About Doi Shuzo: Doi Shuzo has been brewing sake for four generations in Shizuoka near the ruins of Takatenjin Castle. President Kiyoaki Doi is the fourth generation leader of Doi Shuzo, which was founded in 1868 and is located in the Shizuoka Prefecture. Upon taking the reins from his father, he was told, "You can brew more sake than we do now if you like, or you can brew less. But whatever you do, never let the quality of your sake fall." Toji Shokichi Hase stays true to this advice - his clean, dry and rich brews are considered some of Japan's most highly regarded sake. The brewery also takes great care in energy use and is solar powered.