Tasting and Pairing
Behind the floral aroma reminiscent of pears and white flowers a soft sweetness of rice emerges. Full-bodied with a beautifully mellow flavor.
Food Pairing
Mackerel or squid sashimi, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), meuniere of white fish and mushrooms with lemon (with olive oil), etc.
Best served at
10°C
Best served in
White wine glass, thin white porcelain such as Hasami-yaki
Specifications
Alcohol
16
%
Polishing Ratio
50
%
Rice
Yamada Nishiki (Hasami, Nagasaki)
Water
Kurokamiyama mountain stream (Arita, Saga)
Retail Price
¥1,700 (720ml), ¥3,400 (1800ml)
Prizes & Awards
U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2014, 2019, 2020 Gold
SAKE COMPETITION 2013 6th place
Kura Master 2017 & 2020 Gold
International Wine Challenge 2019 Gold
Brussels Sake Selection 2018 Gold
The Brewery
Founded in 1772, Imazato Brewery, located in Hasami Town, Nagasaki, is known for its pottery. Surrounded by 400-meter-high mountains, the area has a cool, mild climate ideal for sake brewing. The brewery has received high praise domestically and internationally for its high-quality and consistent sake, including first place in the Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau’s sake competition and multiple gold medals in Japan’s National Sake Competition.
Brewery Name
Imazato Brewery
Founded
1772
Generation
Location
596 Shukugo, Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3715
Brewmaster
Eiko Imazato
President
Eiko Imazato