Light, smooth, and rich. Underlying subtle aroma of grain with a hint of fruity nose. Refreshing lightness with vivid acidity. A very dry sake with a sharp, rich, and full-bodied taste.
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Regular price
$34.00
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai
A classic example of a great, dry, junmai-shu. This sake is characterized by its sharpness and its subtle sourness; a delightful interplay of dryness and acidity. Earthy and sweet aromatic nose. Because of its compatibility with sushi and sashimi, it's known as a sake that matches well with Japanese food in general.
HOW TO ENJOY
PAIRING
Recommended with salmon, toro sashimi, sushi, ceviche, ramen, especially soy-based broth and tempura.
SERVING
Enjoy the sake chilled, room temp, or warm, in a ochoko and sakazuki.
about the brewery
OTOKOYAMA BREWERY
Otokoyama's history goes back to the Edo period (1603-1867) where it was so prized that it was appointed as the official sake purveyor for the Edo-era shogunate and aristocrats. Synonymous with good sake, it was so well-known that it would get mentions (perhaps it was Edo period product placement) in pop culture of the times, from Kabuki theater shows to Ukiyo-e paintings (Japanese woodblock print). This long-acclaimed sake is brewed with underground water from the mountains of Hokkaido. Otokoyama Brewery has been awarded gold medals by international liquor competitions for 44 consecutive years.