This is a limited edition release of the first run of sake immediately after the filtration process has started. This is named Arabashiri, and this special sake is bottled separately and delivered to sake stores in Japan that support the local craft of sake/Jizake. The arrival in Australia of this limited edition is the first international export for this type of Taiheizan sake from Kodama Sake Brewery. The sake range has a very interesting label which details every facet of production including tank number, rice type, rice polishing ratio, alcohol strength, acidity, production month, classification, yeast type, sake meter value and amino value. This is very interesting data for those who like to dig deeper or compare with other sake in the range.
The Special Brew Tsuzuki Junmai Ginjo has aromas of melon, aniseed, musk lolly, white flowers and blossom which are all characteristics of the 1801 yeast used for fermentation. Flavours of nashi pear and green melon carry through on the palate with a citrus-pithy bitter accent on the pleasing dry finish.
- Brewery: KODAMA SAKE BREWERY
- Region: Akita
- Classification: Junmai Ginjo Kimoto Arabashiri Muroka Nama (unpasteurised)
- %ALC/VOL: 15%
- Net Volume: 720ml, 1.8L
- Rice: Yamada Nishiki
- Rice Polishing Ratio: 55%
- SMV (Sake Meter Value): +4.6
- Serve: Cold | Chilled
- Matching Food: Tempura and Pan-Fried Fish, Beef Steak, Baked Salmon, Lobster