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As a result, the sake develops a smooth mouthfeel and a subtle depth of flavor. The natural tannins balance its fairly sweet, rich character, creating a well-rounded and elegant finish.\u003cbr\u003eHidaminori rice is produced in Hida Furukawa. It went extinct in 2000, but was restored in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatanabe is the only Japanese brewery using this rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon charcoal filtered, this sake is bottled at barrel strength for maximum flavor. 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Usake is Unfiltered and unpasteurized sake - Muraka Nama Sake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Faint fruity aroma with fresh taste and clean finish. Very Dry among 4 usake series Kobari Toji use \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFune Shibori\u003c\/em\u003e  to press sake.  Fune Shibori \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional method and mainly adopted for premium Sake. 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This Fall Release is brewed with Fukushima’s native Yume-no-Kaori rice, polished to 60%, fermented with Utsukushima Yume yeast, and spring water from Mt. Adatara. The result is a mild sake with a touch of agedsake aroma. Perfect with Beef Wellington, stews, sausage, cheese, and mushroom-rich dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice: \u003c\/strong\u003eYume no Kori (Local Rice)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice polishing ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e60%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol percentage: \u003c\/strong\u003e15-18%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMV: +6\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaitengu Sake Brewery \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMotomiya, Fukushima Prefecture\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-19_201819_480x480.jpg?v=1660965533\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"366\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-19_201819_480x480.jpg?v=1660965533\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-17_190758_480x480.jpg?v=1660788507\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobari Toji at Yumeno Ka sake rice field. 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The strong, bold flavors of this sake blooms in the mouth with a lingering, rich\u003cbr\u003eflavor. The finish has a sharp, dry spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is a must-have for Omachi lovers! 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Only a miniscule amount of the very best sake is collected this way. Made with “Sakemusashi,” Saitama’s local sake rice. This exquisite sake pairs beautifully with sushi and sashimi. Serve chilled. 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