Sake

Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polised, floral. Light bodied, dry.

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[]International Wine Challenge 2016 Bronze Winner           
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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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“The Brave Smoker” is brewed to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of exchanges between Cuba & Japan, and is the first sake made to pair with cigars. The Brave smoker is based on sake made with a recipe from the early Edo period; 3 types of Katsuyama Sake are blended, considering best paring with Cigar: 2011 vintage, 2008 vintage and 2013 vintage. 

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                                                                                        []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner                     []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum 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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