BREWERY | LOCATION

AKISHIKA SHUZO | OSAKA

CLASSIFICATION

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake

Yamahai • Traditional yeast starter method

Muroka • No charcoal filtration

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.

This is a special limited edition of the Kobo #7 that has been specially aged at the brewery for 7 years before its release in 2022. Made with Yamada Nishiki often given the moniker ‘King of Sake Rice” polished to 70%. As with all of Akishika’s products, this shows a rich, complex character. Kobo #7 has a honeyed aroma and a complex palate with initial sweetness that is followed by a spicy, savoury mid-palate and a long dry finish.

YEAR: 2015

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

RICE POLISHING: 70%

ALCOHOL: 18%

YEAST STRAIN: #7

SERVE: Room Temperature

SIZE: 720ml