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Dewatsuru Nugudamaru
Dewatsuru Nugudamaru
Style: Genshu
Rice: Ginsan
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 75%
Brewery Location: Akita
Food Pairings: Dried seafood such as surume (dried squid) and eihire (ray fins), fish roe like tarako (cod roe), processed cheese and cheese flavored snacks, nuts, potato chips, pickled vegetables, hot pot, porridge, salt with umami like moshio, etc.
Tasting Notes: Dewatsuru Nugudamaru is a much-beloved nigori sake that has been enjoyed in Akita Prefecture for the 40 years since its launch. It features sweet notes of honeyed milk, cornflakes, melon, and is grounded in distinct umami notes. The combination of flavors and the lush nigori texture make it a rich and satisfying sake. Best served with simple, flavorful foods, particularly appetizers or snacks, as an aperitif. The name “Nugudamaru” comes from the Akita dialect, meaning “to warm up.” With a gentle and comforting flavor, this nigori sake warms the body and soul and is great served warm as well!
Size: 180ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Akita Seishu
Founded: 1865
Profile: Founded in 1865 as Yamato Shuzoten, Akita Seishu's sake brewing policy over its 150-year history has been to grow rice locally, brew sake with a local flavor, and endeavor to make sake that is loved by the community. In recent years, the brewery has focused on producing Junmai sake mainly using the traditional Akita-Style Kimoto method that was popular at the time of the company's founding.
