BREWERY | LOCATION

AKISHIKA SHUZO | OSAKA

CLASSIFICATION

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake

Yamahai • Traditional starter

Muroka • No charcoal filtration

Nama • Unpasteurised

Genshu • Undiluted

Akishika Shuzo was founded in Osaka prefecture in 1886 and under the present 6th generation Kuramoto [Brewery Owner] this tiny brewery is creating some of Japan’s most exceptional and finest sake. Hiroaki Oku is both Kuramoto and also Toji [Master Brewer] at Akishika and his dedication and skill in creating quality sake shows in every bottle.

The rice for this Sake is grown organically by Oku-san himself. The ‘888’ is created from Hattan Nishiki rice polished to 80%. The use of No. 8 yeast is very unique as it is a strain which has all but disappeared in Sake production today. A complex and layered Sake that offers great texture with bright acidity and warm spice. Long, long complex finish. 

YEAR: 2019 (720ml) / 2018 (1800ml)

RICE TYPE: Hattan Nishiki (Organic - grown by Akishika)

RICE POLISHING: 80%

ALCOHOL: 17%

YEAST STRAIN: #8

SERVE: Chilled

SIZE: 720ml & 1800ml