Yuzu Sake 300ml by Keigetsu

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We still had to finish the remainder of the other two bottles, and we’ve been drinking them individually over the past few days. Interestingly, on their own, they were actually quite nice.Other honors: Falstaff 2019: 90 Points; IWSC 2017: Silver OUTSTANDING; London Spirits Show 2018: Silver Medal Due to the Japanese wanting to become more western, wanting to drink beers and whiskey and cognacs, the poor little sake brewers have really had a hard time," says Cheong-Thong. The thinning out has, however, had the unexpected benefit of improving production standards, and slowly sake's popularity is rebounding as more premium examples appear, in which history meets modern brewing techniques. Sometimes more can be achieved with less. It seems to be the case with Sakari no. 11: by polishing off half of the rice grain, the true and rich taste of rice can come through. Despite being made in Japan for over 1,000 years, a great deal of mystery surrounds sake. Much more than a mere spirit, Japan’s national drink is a culture, symbolising spirituality, family and gastronomy.

The Jury of the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London has awarded a GOLD medal in late July 2019. Precisely the incomparable blend of complex yuzu-citrus aromas and soft premium Sake that turns our Yuzu into the perfect drink for the summer has also convinced the judges: Rich, bright citrus bursts forth from the glass: unmistakable yuzu with a gentle floral aroma; a great combination of sweetness and tartness. A beautiful product that captures the flavour of yuzu perfectly. We enlisted a panel of accredited experts and sake enthusiasts to put 12 varieties and limited releases to the test. They were looking for those that offered well-balanced acidity, complex flavour profiles and a moreish mouthfeel. Infused with yuzu, a typically Japanese citrus fruit that brings acidity but also a touch of bitterness, Yuzu Sake is unique, refreshing and invigorating. The Kozaemon fared much better, though the smell and taste of sake fermentation was a bit too strong. The yuzu tasted more natural, though I’d describe it more as Sake Yuzu rather than Yuzu Sake, since there was a dominant flavour of unfiltered sake followed by a bready aftertaste. Not unpleasant, by any measure, but not quite to our liking.As they say, good things take time, and that couldn’t be truer for this Junmai Daiginjo sake by Île Four.

A few things to clear up about the national beverage of Japan, which is made from fermented rice, are how to pronounce it (sah-KAY), what to drink it out of (a wine glass, not a shot glass), and what to drink it with (just about everything).Sakes have been made by the family-owned Tosa brewery since 1877. It is currently run by Muneki Matusmoto (of the sixth generation) who still uses the original brewery 138 years later. It is situated in the beautiful mountainous region called Tosa Ryohoku in the Kochi prefecture. The name of their range, ‘Keigetsu’, is a Japanese term which describes the beautiful evening scene created when the moon hangs over Katsurahama shore. Keigetsu sakes are made from organically-grown local rice varieties (Hinohikari and Gin no Yume) instead of modern rice varieties specifically developed for making sake, such as Yamadanishiki. This is because the brewery predates the development of many of the popular sake specific rice varieties. Mr. Matsumoto also believes that his local rice, grown within 2 km of the brewery, is best suited to Tosa because they grow well on their terraced rice paddies at 300-600 m above sea level which have high diurnal temperature swings. In addition to rice, they also produce a Yuzu sake from organic Yuzu fruit grown by Mr. Matsumoto’s relatives. The Company will comply with the applicable laws and regulations, guidance provided by the Government, or other relevant standards for Personal Information processed at all our businesses as well as Personal Information of employees, and establish a Personal Information Protection Management System in compliance with the “Requirements for Personal Information Protection Management System” pursuant to Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS Q15001) to protect your Personal Information. It takes the whole yuzu fruit - flesh, seeds and peel - to give this Yuzu Sake its rich and fresh taste. We only use yuzu from the south of Japan: a taste of our land in your glass.