Japanese Sake Products
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Tatsuriki Nihon no Sakura Kinpaku
Tatsuriki Nihon no Sakura Kinpaku
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 45%
Brewery Location: Hyogo
Food Pairings: Lightly seasoned fare, wagyu carpaccio, fresh oysters, sushi and sashimi
Tasting Notes: The cherry blossom shaped gold flakes infused in this sake imparts luxurious feel making this a top choice for special occasions.
Size: 720ml
Brewery: Honda Shoten
Founded: 1921
Profile: As far as Sake Rice goes, Yamada Nishiki is king, and within Yamada Nishiki there are various rankings. Honda Shoten only uses the best of the best - super high quality Yamada Nishiki rice grown in Hyogo prefecture's Miki city and Kato city. This is the basis of their art, and they only will use this top tier rice. Their sake's names bear the names of the farms that they source their rice from.
