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Sawanoi Hojo 35: Junmai Dai-Ginjyo
English: Well in the Stream
Background

Sawanoi's brewery is located deep inside the valleys along the western side of Tokyo prefecture.  Accordingly, the heavily sloped land makes it impossible to drill a well vertically.  Sawanoi's source for its water is a well that was drilled horizontally into the side of a mountain.  The water sourced from this unique well generally takes 7-8 years to filter through the mountain rock.

Special Characteristics

Sawanoi Hojo 35 Junmai Dai-Ginjyo is produced using special designation Hyogo Prefecture Competition Specification Toku A Chiku-san Yamada Nishiki sake brewing rice milled to 35%. 

Rice Variety:
Hyogo Toku A Chiku-san Yamada-Nishiki
Sake Meter Value:
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Milling:
35%
Alcohol By Volume:
15 - 16 %

Preferred Serving Temperature:

On-The-Rocks Chilled Room Temp Warm Hot
Available Sizes
  • 720 mL
Distribution
Nationwide

Location

Region: Kanto
Prefecture: Tokyo
Taste Profile
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Sweet
Dry
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Light
Rich
Tasting Notes

The palest shade of straw possible in the glass, the nose of this sake has rich aromas of pear, rose blossoms, and subtle spice. A very clean, balanced palate follows, with flavors of sweet rice, white grape, and ripe pineapple. Smooth and elegant.