Sake

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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The goal was to achieve the true essence of freshly harvested Hitomebore rice from Sendai in this lovely rich brew. The resulting sake is bursting with rice flavour, full of umami and round on the pallet. 

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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 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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'En' has a hint of sweetness and rice driven umami, with a short crisp finish of a nashi pear crunch. For optimum terroir expression, along with the local rice an indigenous Miyagi yeast strain is used with soft water sourced from water flowing from popular ski-resort mountain Izumigatake for a very Miyagi inspired representation.

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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Collaboration project with Abekan Brewery to challenge for experimental Sake. This is an innovative project of mixed sake that the two breweries started in 2021. The idea is to mix the different characters of Katsuyama’s Junmai Daiginjo and Abekan’s Daiginjo. The blending results in a very unique sake. 

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Enjoy this summer sake chilled or with ice, for a delightful combination of refreshing aroma, and a crisp finish. It has a spicy, refreshing, summer-style light taste with fresh and refreshing aroma.

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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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Mixed case of limited sakes from Katsuyama, including 2 different collaborations – “Date 7” and “Yamakan” and also a limited summer sake “Ice Valley”.

Each set contains :
1 set of 2 bottles of Date 7, Season II, Episode 2 
Yamakan - Daiginjo × 1 bottle
“Ice Valley” sake, Summer Limited, Katsuyama × 4 bottle


Date 7, Season II, Episode 2, Junmai Daiginjo – set of 2 bottles includes:
1 x Yamawa style (山和 Style):
immaculate balance of gentle ginjo notes with refreshing acidity & supremely refined umami. "aesthetics of subtraction" true to the adage of Yamawa Shuzo, Yamadanishiki is expressed in its opulence, yet brilliantly restrained.
1 x Hagino Tsuru style (萩の鶴 Style):
juicy acidity bursting forth with exuberant tropical notes, culminating to a restrained, sharap finish. as the artwork depicts, a free-spirited & fun adventure awaits!

Yamakan Daiginjo (2^nd release), Katsuyama & Abekan - 大吟醸ヤカマン, 勝山 x 阿部勘 　
The Yamakan 2^nd release is definitely worth trying and will make a great addition to any gathering. It combines two brewing styles, producing a unique, high-quality sake whose aroma has a well-balanced body and taste is incredibly smooth with a subtle richness. This sake will take you on a journey of the senses and its complexity of flavor will satisfy even the most discerning palates. An unforgettable taste has been created by this blend of two different sake Brewery.

“Ice Valley” sake, Summer Limited, Katsuyama 　
Experience the unique taste of "Katsuyama ICE VALLEY" - a departure from Katsuyama's traditional aromatic and sweet sake. Enjoy its dry and rich flavor straight, chilled, or on the rocks with ice, for a delightful combination of refreshing ripe Japanese peach aroma, natural umami, and a crisp mouth-watering finish. Customize your experience by adding yuzu or lime for a light, subtle taste.