BREWERY | LOCATION

CHIYO SHUZO | NARA

CLASSIFICATION

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake

Muroka • No charcoal filtration

Nama • Unpasteurised

Genshu • Undiluted

Chiyo Shuzo is a very small brewery founded in 1873. The current Toji (Master Brewer) Tetsuya Sakai started his career in the wine industry. After marrying into the Chyio Shuzo family, Sakai-san' s career path changed to becoming a sake brewer. After 9 years working alongside the previous Toji at Chiyo, Sakai-san eventually took over the role of Toji in 2004.

This sake is made with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to only 80% remaining. As with all their 'Kujira' products this is made with rice grown by the brewery. A elegant and refined style lower in alcohol. A hint of aniseed and melon gives way to a fine acidic backbone.

YEAR: 2024

RICE TYPE: Yamada Nishiki

RICE POLISHING: 80%

ALCOHOL: 14%

YEAST STRAIN: #9

SERVE: Chilled

SIZE: 720ml