720ml
Tennotsubu Mukashijitate Junmai
Mukashijitate is Japanese for “old school” and the perfect descriptor for this brew. Only 20% of the rice grain is polished, with the remaining 80% for fermenting. The remaining 80% of the Tennotsubu rice pays off in dividends of a full-body flavor experience. An array of aromas—steamed rice, peach, citrus, melon, and dairy [lots of umami]—complement the palate's experience. We recommend trying this heated to accentuate the flavors of the brew. Winner of the Gold Award (40 points) in the National Kan Sake Contest 2016 in the Premium Heated Sake category (40-45°C), out of 192 entries. It was also the winner of the Gold Award in the main category of the Fine Sake Awards 2016.
Brewery
Sake Type
Junmai
Bottle Size
720ml
Founded
1765
Prefecture
Fukushima (福島県)
One Word to Describe This Sake Brew
Old School
Food Pairings
Steak, BBQ, Stews, Indian, & Mexican food
Taste Profile
WINE: Rich reds and whites
BEER: Pilsners, Ales
Ingredients
RICE: Tennotsubu
WATER: Onsite well water
YEAST: Kyokai 701 (No sulfites, no preservatives)
Seimaibuai
(amount of rice left after milling): 80%
Alcohol Content
15%
Sake Meter Value
+3 (the lower the sweeter, the higher the drier)
Sweet or Dry
Dry
Body
Full Body
Acidity
2.2
Serving Temp
Chilled, Room Temperature, Warm