Kagamiyama Sakemusashi Daiginjo

Koedo Kagamiyama Shuzo

History

• Originally established in 1875 in Shintomicho, Kawagoe City, as Kagamiyama Shuzo Co., Ltd.
• Re-established in February 2007 in Nakacho, Kawagoe City.

Location: Nakacho, Kawagoe City

Background:

• Micro-Brewery with 5 employees
• Kagamiyama Shuzo Co., Ltd., which had been beloved as a local sake brewery in Kawagoe, closed its doors in September 2000.
• Six years later, in response to strong voices from local government and citizens, Koedo Kagamiyama Shuzo Co., Ltd. was established with the understanding and cooperation of related parties.
• Kawagoe, known as "Little Edo," retains the atmosphere of the castle town from the Tokugawa era.
• Koedo Kagamiyama Shuzo has embarked on a new journey since its founding in 2007, continuing the historical legacy of Kawagoe.
• Focuses on sake brewing that utilizes local resources and stays rooted in the local community.

Revival:

• A new sake brewery was completed on February 1, 2007.
• Committed to uncompromising sake brewing, the brewery staff work around the clock to meticulously manage the maturation of their sake.

Certification:

• In September 2008, recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for their agriculture-commerce-industry collaboration project.

Features:

• Uses clear, abundant groundwater from the Chichibu mountain range and high-quality rice.
• Inherits and applies traditional Nanbu brewing techniques.
• Emphasizes quality first with sake brewed by hand with passion.

Tasting Note

An elegant sake with a Ginjo aroma of banana and white flowers. It offers a rich initial sip followed by a refined, light aftertaste. Perfectly pairs with sushi, salted meats, and non-gravy steak.

Kagamiyama SakeMusashi Daiginjo

          Rice: SakeMusashi (local rice) 100%

Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%

SMV: +5

Alcohol percentage: 16%

Size: 720ml