Yahiko Aikoku: Junmai Ginjyo
Background
Pioneers of the revolutionary Izumi-ryu brewing method, Yahiko Shuzo (est. 1838) is the entrusted brewer of the holy sake for the Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine
Special Characteristics
Yahiko Aikoku Junmai Ginjyo is produced from Yahiko-Zakura #5, a yeast cultured from the sole Yahiko-Zakura Cherry Blossom tree residing atop Mt. Yahiko, Yahiko Village (10 mi²) cultivated Aikoku rice (a formerly-extinct ascendant of the famed Yamada-Nishiki), resurrected from a mere 10g of preserved seeds, and the extraordinary subterranean water from the base of Mt. Yahiko.
Product Style/Type: Genshu
Rice Variety: Aikoku
Sake Meter Value: +4.0
Milling: 55%
Alcohol By Volume: 16 - 18 %
Preferred Serving Temperature:
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| On-The-Rocks | Chilled | Room Temp | Warm | Hot |
Recommended Serving Vessels: Stemware, Sake Glass, Sake Cup, Masu
Available Sizes
720 mL
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Region: Chubu
Prefecture: Niigata
Taste Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromatic notes of stone fruit, starfruit, white flowers that lead to robustly rice-forward and full-bodied flavor, capped with a long crisp and dry finish.
Yahiko Shuzo
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