Sake

Each set contains:
Gin no Iroha, Junmai Daiginjo, Katsuyama - 吟のいろは -  純米大吟醸 × 2 bottles
Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Katsuyama - 伝, 純米大吟醸 × 2 bottles
Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo -戰勝政宗, 純米大吟釀 × 2 bottles

Gin no Iroha, Junmai Daiginjo, Katsuyama - 吟のいろは -  純米大吟醸
Made from the new sake rice released in 2020 - Gin no Iroha, this Junmai Daiginjo is designed for fruity aroma with a soft and smooth texture. Made and released in very limited quality.

Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Katsuyama - 伝, 純米大吟醸
A junmai daiginjo at the pinnacle of traditional sake brewing, it features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. Of special note is that, unlike daiginjo sake made by adding alcohol, this sake has the true characteristics of a junmai daiginjo. The crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinct aftertaste. It is an excellent choice for drinking with tuna sashimi, from fatty to medium fatty and red, and with salmon sushi or other flavorful foods. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes, whether prepared in Japanese or western styles, and other such foods that bring out the umami. Den comes from the word for "tradition," referring to the traditional way this sake is brewed. The name Den also means "to convey" thoughts and feelings.
Silver medals in US National Sake Appraisal 2020
President award (Best Sake in all category) in Kura Master 2019
Platinum award in Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Sake Selection 2018

Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo -戰勝政宗, 純米大吟釀 
This Sensho Masamune is a true representation of Sendai’s superior brewing tradition. This sake is a wine lovers’ sake, with hints of dried fruit and smokiness, yet maintaining the pure rich umami of quality rice.
Best Yamada-Nishiki – Kura Master 2020
Gold medal – Sake-Junmai Daiginjo – HKIWSC 2020

This elegant sake features a gentle, clean nose and smooth drinkability, with a flavor that expands into a soft and supple fullness. The superb balance of slightly dry and mild acid tastes and well-rounded aftertaste make it an excellent choice for meals prepared to bring out the best in carefully selected ingredients. It goes well with lightly flavored foods and also with seafood.

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[]SAKE COMPETITION 2015&2016 First Prize Winner of the Junmai Ginjyo Division                                                                                         []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner                     []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award     
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Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polished, floral. Medium bodied, medium dry with umami flavour.

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[]Best Yamada-Nishiki – Kura Master 2020
 Gold medal – Sake-Junmai Daiginjo – HKIWSC 2020       
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Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polised, floral. Light bodied, dry.

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[]International Wine Challenge 2016 Bronze Winner

[]International Wine Challenge 2022 Sake division: Gold Award   

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A junmai daiginjo at the pinnacle of traditional sake brewing, it features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. Of special note is that, unlike daiginjo sake made by adding alcohol, this sake has the true characteristics of a junmai daiginjo. The crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinct aftertaste. It is an excellent choice for drinking with tuna sashimi, from fatty to medium fatty and red, and with salmon sushi or other flavorful foods. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes, whether prepared in Japanese or western styles, and other such foods that bring out the umami.

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[]2019 Kura Master First Prize

[]2018 Sake Selection Award First Prize

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This is sake with an elegant flavor unlike any other before it. The softly rich fragrance and plump, full-bodied taste are enjoyed along with extreme clarity. Combining a high level of perfection with a delicate balance of flavors and aomas, this top-class umami sake befits the Katsuyama worldview. Akatsuki is a word meaning a "new dawn" and "sunrise," as this sake is intended as a new modern style for the next generation of sake.

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[]Robert Parker::95/100
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This elegant sake features a gentle, clean nose and smooth drinkability, with a flavor that expands into a soft and supple fullness. The superb balance of slightly dry and mild acid tastes and well-rounded aftertaste make it an excellent choice for meals prepared to bring out the best in carefully selected ingredients. It goes well with lightly flavored foods and also with seafood.

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[]SAKE COMPETITION 2015&2016 First Prize Winner of the Junmai Ginjyo Division                                                                                         []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner                     []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award      
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