Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Kissui Hidariuma Junmai Ginjo
Kissui Hidariuma Junmai Ginjo
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yume no Kaori
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
Brewery Location: Fukushima
Food Pairings: Red Meat, Roast Beef.
Tasting Notes: The first sip hints at a soft sweetness that balances with a fruity tartness reminiscent of Asian pears and freshly picked apples. Finishes with a crisp dryness that is characteristic of the semi-hard water used in brewing.
Size: 720ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution
Brewery: Ariga Jozo
Founded: 1774
Profile: Established in 1774 on the shady eastern side of Shirakawa city, Fukushima Prefecture - a place full of romantic history. Famed throughout the country for their unpasteurized Korean-style nigori sake called Tiger Makkori (available in Yakiniku restaurants all over Japan), this brewery works with local farmers to produce sake rice varietals Yume no Kaori and Gohyakumangoku for their premium Kissui Hidariuma brand, which is popular in Fukushima Prefecture.
