Akishika 'Super Dry' Junmai Muroka Nama Sake

Brewery: Akishika Shuzo • Prefecture: Osaka • Rice: Yamada Nishiki to 60% • Yeast: – • Water: Soft well water • Sake Meter Value: +15 • Acidity: 2.7 • ABV: 17%

• Stout, robust and dry
• Notes of allspice, clove and black walnuts
• Locally grown Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 60%

A stout, robust and incredibly dry sake, prominent notes of black walnuts and caramel shading into spicy flavors of allspice and clove, the rich and spicy structure responds well to aging, flavor gaining depth and richness. Sake improves after opening growing mellow and gaining sweetness for days or weeks.

Brewery is located in the mountains between Kyoto and Osaka among terraced rice paddies. All of the rice used is locally grown by farmers committed to “bio-dynamic” (junkan) farming practices.  Locally grown Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 60%.