Nyukon Itteki
Nyukon Itteki
BREWERY | LOCATION
AKISHIKA SHUZO | OSAKA
CLASSIFICATION
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Daiginjo • Rice polished to 50% or less
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 sourced from rice paddies grown organically by Oku-san himself. This meigara [brand] also represents the first time Oku-san made Junmai Daiginjo with no charcoal filtration, unpasteurised and no dilution [Muroka Nama Genshu]. The Nyukon Itteki Junmai Daiginjo shows great complexity, with a dry yet elegant palate, fine texture and lingering finish. An exceptional example of Junmai Daiginjo.
YEAR: 2022
RICE TYPE: Yamada Nishiki (Organic - grown by Akishika)
RICE POLISHING: 50%
ALCOHOL: 17%
YEAST STRAIN: #9
SERVE: Chilled
SIZE: 720ml
STORAGE: Store Nama [unpasteurised] Sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight.
HANDLING: Once opened the Akishika 'Nyukon Itteki' will last well for at least 4 - 5 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.