Japanese Sake Products
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Hitakami Sukeroku Edo Zakura
Hitakami Sukeroku Edo Zakura
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
Brewery Location: Miyagi
Food Pairings: Appetizer, Salt-Boiled Vegetables, Sea Urchin, Conger Eel, Omelet.
Tasting Notes: Named after Kabuki play "Sukeroku Yukari no Edo Zakura". Hitakami and sushi have an inseparable relationship, but Kabuki and sushi also have a deep connection, and Sukeroku sushi that appears in the play is still popular. The concept of this sake is a sake that is popular among the common people, much like the play. This sake features a moderate aroma, mellow, dry, and plenty of umami to complement other umami-rich ingredients. The soft and enveloping flavor of this sake is best enjoyed with a meal. Try this with different umami-packed sushi, such as anago, uni, tamagoyaki, or even "sukeroku sushi".
Location: NY NJ Distribution, CA Distribution
Brewery: Hirako Shuzo
Founded: 1861
Profile: Hirako Shuzo was founded in Ishinomaki City, a port town in Miyagi Prefecture in 1861, by branching out from Kikunotsukasa Shuzo in Iwate Prefecture. Ishinomaki City is located at the mouth of the Kitakami River that runs through the northeastern part of the country. It is home to the Kinkazan Fishing Grounds, one of the three major fishing grounds in the world, where warm and cold currents meet. Based on such regional characteristics, Hirako Shuzo continues its pursuit to produce elegant sake with a moderate aroma that would be paired perfectly with seafood and sushi.
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