爽醇 (Sōjun, meaning "refreshing and mellow") is a limited summer edition from Kakurei. It is made from 100% locally grown Koshi-Tanrei rice, polished to 55% (Tokubetsu Junmai). The sake is aged in a snow chamber before release.
We benchmark this Sōjun every year, and for the R6BY vintage this year, we felt that not only has the freshness improved, but the changes over time after opening have become more wine-like and dynamic. Its sharpness and definition increase over time, and by the second day, the flavor becomes more focused and refined. If you plan to finish it in one day, it’s best to use a katakuchi (decanter).
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爽醇 (Sōjun, meaning "refreshing and mellow") is a limited summer edition from Kakurei. It is made from 100% locally grown Koshi-Tanrei rice, polished to 55% (Tokubetsu Junmai). The sake is aged in a snow chamber before release.
We benchmark this Sōjun every year, and for the R6BY vintage this year, we felt that not only has the freshness improved, but the changes over time after opening have become more wine-like and dynamic. Its sharpness and definition increase over time, and by the second day, the flavor becomes more focused and refined. If you plan to finish it in one day, it’s best to use a katakuchi (decanter).
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The series bearing the name "Abekan" is a premium brand allocated only to limited authorized retailers. The blue label is a staple among Abekan series. This blue-labeled Tokubetsu-Junmai has a rich, full-bodied taste compared to others in the lineup. Combining Abekan's inherent smoothness with a crisp finish, it achieves an exquisite balance. While Abekan Shuzou is known for its skilled sake brewing using table rice varieties like Sasa-Nishiki, this Tokubetsu-Junmai is also made from the table rice Toyo-Nishiki. Rice polishing ratio: 60%
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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%.
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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%.
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