Tasting and Pairing
Sweet aroma reminiscent of strawberries or vanilla. Glamorous flavor that spreads in the mouth is full of excitement. The smooth, velvety touch of transparency flows from the moment of swallowing to the aftertaste.
Food Pairing
Duck roast, tessa (green onion ponzu), sea bream shabu-shabu, cured ham melon, scallop quiche, etc.
Best served at
5 - 10℃
Best served in
Large Burgundy glass
Specifications
Alcohol
16
%
Polishing Ratio
40
%
Rice
Aiyama
Water
Tsukiyama's spring water
Retail Price
¥4,000 (720ml)
Prizes & Awards
Hong Kong Oriental Sake Awards 2022 Gold
The Brewery
Sumikawa Brewery, led by Mr. Sumikawa, a talented young brewer who trained at Takagi Shuzo, produces exceptional sake from locally grown unique rice varieties. Their brand, "Toyo Bijin," aims to be "clear water that has passed through the rice plant." In 2013, a torrential downpour caused devastating damage, burying the brewery under nearly two meters of earth and sand. However, with the help of volunteers, the brewery made a remarkable recovery and, while slowly returning to previous production levels, continues to evolve with a passion for sake brewing.
Brewery Name
Sumikawa Brewery
Founded
1921
Generation
4th
Location
611 Nakaogawa, Hagi, Yamaguchi 759-3203
Brewmaster
Yoshifumi Sumikawa
President
Yoshifumi Sumikawa