Kujira 80
Varietal: Yamada Nishiki Rice
Region: Nara
Country: Japan
Format: 720ml
ABV: 14%
Chiyo Shuzo is a very small brewery founded in 1873. The current Toji (Master Brewer) Tetsuya Sakai started his career in the wine industry. After marrying into the Chyio Shuzo family, Sakai-san' s career path changed to becoming a sake brewer. After 9 years working alongside the previous Toji at Chiyo, Sakai-san eventually took over the role of Toji in 2004.
This sake is made with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to only 80% remaining. As with all their 'Kujira' products this is made with rice grown by the brewery. A elegant and refined style lower in alcohol. A hint of aniseed and melon gives way to a fine acidic backbone.
- Importer, Black Market Sake