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B624 SUIRYUU 睡龍生酛純米吟醸久保本家酒造奈良県 30BY (2018) 1800ml

6161 SUIRYUU 睡龍純米醇辛久保本家酒造奈良県 29BY (2017) 1800ml

B625 HATSUGASUMI 初霞特別純米 HG 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY (2024) 1800ml

: HK$630.00

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: HK$440.00

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: HK$420.00

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30BY(2018) Kimoto Junmai-ginjou
Awa-Yamada-Nishiki 100%

Awa Yamada-Nishiki rice, full fermentation, kimoto brewing method, and long aging—these techniques fuse to create a one-of-a-kind sake. Among the various Suiryu series, this one is a Junmai-Ginjo from 30BY with a 50% polishing ratio. This Kimoto Junmai-Ginjo version is more refined, offering a sophisticated texture with an almost graceful quality.
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29BY(2017)

Complete fermentation and long aging periods combine to create a one-of-a-kind junmai-shu. It is released from the brewery after 6–8 years, sometimes over 10 years of extended maturation. Naturally, it continues to age for years afterward, even evolving and maturing for several years after opening. It has beautiful amber colour and superb purity. “Suiryū” (“Sleeping Dragon”) evokes a dragon awakening from deep slumber, symbolizing sake that reveals its true character through patient maturation.
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Gohyakumangoku, Rice polishing rate 65%, Junmai-shu

R6BY(2024) HG (Journey to the Manyōshū Era)

Its striking yellow hue and bold "HG" lettering create a modern, edgy first impression. Yet the label's gentle mountain foothills, starry sky, sunrise, moon, and noble poet draw us across time to the Manyōshū era. Indeed, it must be Kakinomoto no Hitomaro: *Over the eastern fields, the glimmering haze arises; Looking back, I see the moon has tilted.* (Manyōshū vol.1 #48). Uda—home to Kubohonke Shuzō—is precisely where Hitomaro composed this poem.

Hatsugasumi HG Label embodies toji Mr. Kato's balance of richness and sharpness through complete fermentation and careful aging. Brewed with Gohyakumangoku and Nipponbare rice (60% polishing), it's ideal at room temperature or kanzake (warmed).
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B568 HATSUGASUMI 初霞特別純米温故知新久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 1800ml

B138 HATSUGASUMI 初霞特別純米一所懸命久保本家酒造奈良県 R1BY(2019-20) 1800ml

A697 HATSUGASUMI 初霞純米久保本家酒造奈良県 27BY(2015) 1800ml

: HK$420.00

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: HK$440.00

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: HK$390.00

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R5BY(2023) Onko-Chishin (Learn from the past)

The DNA of Kubo-Honke Shuzo, where over 300 years of inherited tradition coexist with a spirit of innovation that breaks conventional wisdom, can be summed up in one phrase: "Onko Chishin" (learning from the past to develop new insights). This sake proudly bears that phrase on its label.
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"Hatsugasumi" is a traditional brand of Kubo-Honke Shuzou. Mr.Kato(Toji) has expressed the balance between richness and sharpness. It's a great model of the authentic sake made by "complete fermentation". Released after several years ageing period. Good for room temperature and Kanzake(warm/hot). Gohyakumangoku and Nippon-bare, rice polishing rate : 60%. R1BY(2019) Issho-Kenmei

"Hatsugasumi" is a traditional brand of Kubo-Honke Shuzou. Mr.Kato(Toji) has expressed the balance between richness and sharpness. It's a great model of the authentic sake made by "complete fermentation". Released after several years ageing period. Good for room temperature and Kanzake(warm/hot). Gohyakumangoku and Nippon-bare, rice polishing rate : 60%. 27BY(2015) Junmai-shu
Gohyakumangoku + Nippon-bare
Rice polishing rate : 65%

"Hatsugasumi" is a traditional brand of Kubo-Honke Shuzou. The authentic sake made by "complete fermentation" process. Released after several years of ageing period.

6429 HATSUGASUMI 初霞特別純米久保本家酒造奈良県 R4BY(2022) 720ml

A957 SUIRYUU 睡龍純米大吟醸まほろば久保本家酒造奈良県 30BY(2018) 1800ml

A153 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕13号 +15 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 720ml

: HK$220.00

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: HK$780.00

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: HK$220.00

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R4BY(2022) Tokubetsu-junmai

"Hatsugasumi" is a traditional brand of Kubo-Honke Shuzou. Mr.Kato(Toji) has expressed the balance between richness and sharpness. It's a great model of the authentic sake made by "complete fermentation". Released after several years ageing period. Good for room temperature and Kanzake(warm/hot). Rice from local, polishing rate : 60%. [Vintage Bottle]

30BY(2018) Junmai-daiginjou
Rice polishing rate : 40%

Aged Junmai-daiginjou made by "complete fermentation" process. Super dry. R6BY Tank No.13

Nihonshu-do +15 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.09

B567 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕18号 +18 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 1800ml

B566 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕17号 +18 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 1800ml

B565 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕16号 +17 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 1800ml

: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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R6BY Tank No.18

Nihonshu-do +18 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.07 R6BY Tank No.17

Nihonshu-do +18 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.07 R6BY Tank No.16

Nihonshu-do +17 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.07

B564 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕14号 +17 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 1800ml

B563 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕13号 +15 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 1800ml

B562 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕9号 +15 久保本家酒造奈良県 R6BY(2024) 1800ml

: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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R6BY Tank No.14

Nihonshu-do +17 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.07 R6BY Tank No.13

Nihonshu-do +15 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.07 R6BY Tank No.9

Nihonshu-do +15 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R6BY(2024), Release Date : 2025.07

5769 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕12号 +12 久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 720ml

B427 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕17号 +16 久保本家酒造奈良県 0605A R5BY(2023) 1800ml

B426 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕16号 +18 久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 1800ml

: HK$220.00

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: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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R5BY Tank No.12

Nihonshu-do +12 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.07 R5BY Tank No.17

Nihonshu-do +16 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.04 R5BY Tank No.16

Nihonshu-do +18 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.04

B425 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕15号 +17 久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 1800ml

B424 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕14号 +17 久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 1800ml

B423 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕13号 +16 久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 1800ml

: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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R5BY Tank No.15

Nihonshu-do +17 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.04 R5BY Tank No.14

Nihonshu-do +17 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.04 R5BY Tank No.13

Nihonshu-do +16 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.04

B422 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕12号 +12 久保本家酒造奈良県 R5BY(2023) 1800ml

B139 SUIRYUU 睡龍生酛純米吟醸長期熟成一二三久保本家酒造奈良県 19BY(2007-8) 1800ml

6503 SUIRYUU 睡龍生酛純吟久保本家酒造奈良県 24BY(2012) 720ml

: HK$480.00

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: HK$880.00

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: HK$360.00

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R5BY Tank No.12

Nihonshu-do +12 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimai 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R5BY(2023), Release Date : 2024.04 19BY(2007) Kimoto Junmai-ginjou
Rice polishing rate : 50%

The combination of the process of complete fermentation and a long lapse of time makes this unparalleled Kimoto Junmai-ginjou.This sake was brewed in 2007 and cellared for 15 years. Kubohonke Shuzō believes that, although this sake has not yet reached perfect maturity, this moment too is one of the unmissable beautiful scenes, and has thus decided to release it at this stage. (Released in Nov 2022) 24BY(2012) Kimoto Junmai-ginjou
Rice polishing rate : 50%

The combination of the process of complete fermentation and a long lapse of time makes this unparalleled Kimoto Junmai-shu. The bottle is released after long ageing period - 6 to 8 years, sometimes over 10 years. It has beautiful amber colour and superb purity.

A594 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕20号 +17 久保本家酒造奈良県 R4BY(2022) 1800ml

A593 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕19号 +18 久保本家酒造奈良県 R4BY(2022) 1800ml

A592 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕16号 +16 久保本家酒造奈良県 R4BY(2022) 1800ml

: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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R4BY Tank No.20

Nihonshu-do +17 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimi 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R4BY Tank No.19

Nihonshu-do +18 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimi 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R4BY Tank No.16

Nihonshu-do +16 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimi 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot).

A590 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕14号 +15 久保本家酒造奈良県 R4BY(2022) 1800ml

4761 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕11号 +16 久保本家酒造奈良県 R3BY(2021) 1800ml

4760 KIMOTONODOBU 生酛のどぶ仕10号 +15 久保本家酒造奈良県 R3BY(2021) 1800ml

: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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: HK$480.00

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R4BY Tank No.14

Nihonshu-do +15 / Oumi Nipponbare(Kakemai) 75% + Awa Yamada-Nishiki(Koujimai) 25% / Rice polishing rate Kakemai 60% Koujimi 65%

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R3BY Tank No.11

Nihonshu-do +16 / Rice polishing rate 65% / Yeast No.6

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot). R3BY Tank No.10

Nihonshu-do +15 / Rice polishing rate 65% / Yeast No.6

"Kimoto-no-dobu" is an ultimate kimoto cloudy sake made by complete fermentation process. Creamy, pure rich umami with refreshing dry finish. Serve chilled, on the rocks, with soda, and kanzake(warm - hot).


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Kubo-honke shuzou

Kubo-honke shuzou(=久保本家酒造) was established in 1702 in Nara, which is the origin of saké. Toji(=杜氏。Head of brewery team) : Mr.Kato has lead saké making of Kubo-honke since 2003. Mr.Kato has received the full backing of Mr.Kubo(the 11th head of family Kubo-honke). He and his team brew the one and only, authentic saké which has extreme purity and boasts outstanding strength and durability.

Toji : Mr.Kato had brought the “Kimoto(=生酛)” method to make his ideal saké. Kimoto is an ancient method which was established in the Edo era. Today, sokujou(=速醸。making starter instantly and safely) is the standard way of saké making and this method is good for mass production. On the other hand, the whole process of Kimoto is executed manually and naturally, therefore Toji needs to deal with the risk of spoilage of fermentation, and the production amount is limited. Due to poor cost efficiency, Kimoto had disappeared 100 years ago and was forgotten for a long time. However, some breweries rediscovered merits of Kimoto and they revived this method today. On the way of quest to ideal saké, Toji : Mr.Kato had encountered Kimoto, and he decided to go this way.

Kuramoto(=蔵元。owner of brewery) : Mr.Kubo was not interested in saké and this family business when he was young, and he had started his carrier as a banker after graduation. After a while, he was sent to London branch, and maybe this experience of seeing Japan and its culture from the overseas had brought him some different sight. Then, he re-recognised that his family has been inheriting treasures since 300 years ago, and he was aware that he must succeed the family brewery. After that, he finally went back to Kubo-honke shuzou in 1995.

At that time, Kubo-honke was selling bulk saké to major companies. Mr.Kubo was struggling and he was thinking about the future of saké industry, and that his brewery will not be bright if they were doing the same(saké industry over the peak in 1975 and is continuously declining since that). He decided to change the business style and started selling saké with their own labels. It was also not easy, and he had to be patient. After years of trial and error, finally Mr.Kubo found Mr.Kato and got an inspiration “His Kimoto is the solution”. Then, Mr.Kubo had bet the future of Kubo-honke on Mr.Kato. That was year 2003.

To sign the contract, Mr.Kato requested one important condition. That was "Kato and his team can drink saké(what they produced) as much as they like", because Mr.Kato wanted to make saké with the highest quality for his self drinking. "That's why we are very serious. We produce real stuff for ourselves, so quality guaranteed 100%. And remainings are for sale", said Mr.Kato.

Today, several breweries have implemented the Kimoto method, and generally people recognise that Kimoto brings complexity to saké. However Kubo-honke's Kimoto is not like others. Toji : Mr.Kato builds-up and refines yeasts thoroughly until completion of fermentation. Those strong yeasts convert all sugars to alcohol and finish their task perfectly. This extreme process makes superb purity and outstanding strength. It's brilliant.

Mr.Kato and his team also produce Sokujou version. "Based on deep understanding of every step of Kimoto, we are also able to operate Sokujou method perfectly too". So high quality of Kubo-honke's casual lines(Sokujou version) are also strongly supported by their Kimoto expertise.

Today, this almost deified brewery Kubo-honke is releasing three unique saké - “Kimoto-no-dobu=生酛のどぶ” is an ultimate cloudy sake in dry style, “Suiryu=睡龍” is a large-boned saké which possesses extreme purity and great ageing potential, and “Hatsugasumi=初霞” is bringing warm, calm and relaxing mood to you.

Real Kimoto(生酛) saké requires at least five years ageing to be ready to drink and we never release Kimoto version of Suiryu(睡龍) at young stages, said Kato toji of Kubo-Honke Shuzo(加藤杜氏／久保本家酒造). This is the reason why all Kimoto version of Suiryu which you can see is older vintages. Kimoto-no-dobu(生酛のどぶ) is released relatively earlier because Moromi(醪=mash) soften the texture of saké.

*Kimoto(生酛) is a natural and traditional way of saké making. The wild yeast makes a strong structure and unique flavour. This method requires much time and effort.