Savoury & Bodied Sake
These sakes are usually paired with heftier foods, and have a characteristic umami aromas with a pleasant bitter richness on the palate
Description
Kikkawa Afuri Junmai Daiginjo Omachi
Although many sake breweries boast their exceptionally soft natural water, Kikkawa Jozo has a different approach entirely. Of the 3 wells on the brewery property, the well with the most mineral content is drawn for brewing, contributing to their beautifully crisp Sake.
Kikkawa Jozo combines traditional brewing methods such as Hako-Koji production with more modern techniques and updated equipment. The 5 full-time brewers are all younger than average and represent a new generation of passionate sake artisans.
Type: Sake
Country: Japan
Region: Kanagawa
Rice: Omachi
Alcohol Percentage: 16%
Designation: Junmai Daiginjo
Polishing Ratio: 50%
Yeast Variety: No. 1001
Style: Classic
Tasting Notes: Silky and round, elegantly layered and balanced, wonderfully versatile when paired with a wide range of cuisine
Kikkawa Jozo
Established in 1912, Kikkawa Jozo is located at the foot of Tanzawa Oyama, historically known as “Afuri-yama” (meaning “Rainy Mountain”) because of its heavy annual rainfall. The Shrine is also known to house the “God of Sake”
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