Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Mutsu Hassen Isaribi Tokubetsu Junmai
Mutsu Hassen Isaribi Tokubetsu Junmai
Class: Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice: Sake Rice
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
Brewery Location: Aomori
Food Pairings: Hoya or Sea Pineapple Sashimi, Squid Sashimi, Grilled Mackerel, Cottage Cheese to pair with cold Sake, Seafood Hot Pot, Oden, Beef Sukiyaki to pair with warm Sake.
Tasting Notes: Mutsu Hassen Isaribi was inspired by the idea of a "fisherman's sake for meals" and named after the fire used for luring fish at night. This is a dry sake with solid umami, strong acidity, and less focus on fruitiness. Perfectly matched with seafood, fish, and soy sauce flavors. Versatile temperature range.
Awards:
2020 - US National Sake Appraisal | Junmai Category, Silver Award
2018 - JPN Delicious Sake in a Wine Glass | Main Category, Silver Award
2018 - UK International Wine Challenge | Junmai Category, Silver Award
Size: 720ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Hachinohe Shuzo
Founded: 1775
Profile: Hachinohe Shuzo; a microbrewery in Aomori prefecture that selects local rice and yeast and brews with the famous water of Kanizawa, Hachinohe. Their aim is to produce a modern sake that is delicious yet safe for the environment and personal health. They use 100% white koji in their moromi base giving their sake a fresh, straight-from-the-brewery character.
