You can taste Kakurei, AOKI SHUZO from Niigata prefecture, and Kariho, AKITA SEISHU CO.,LTD. from Akita prefecture.
Kakurei (AOKI SHUZO)
AOKI SHUZO, is located in Uonuma city, Niigata prefecture, known as one of the snowiest regions in Japan. Established since 1717, we have been brewing Sake continuously for over 300 years. Our signature brand KAKUREI, and other Sakes are produced by various benefits of the snow country, and skilled Echigo-Toji, the master brewers. While Niigata prefecture is famous for Tanrei-Karakuchi, the light, elegant and dry Sake style, we are aiming to create Tanrei-Umakuchi, remaining the pure umami of Sake-rice, handing down our original recipe to the next 100 years.
AOKI SHUZO’s KAKUREI is well accompanied with Uonuma cuisine, strongly flavored with salt and soy sauce for the local’s who works in earnest with sweat, and to preserve fish and vegetables during the long winter. KAKUREI, has sharp and delicate Niigata Sake characteristics, but at the same time we are aiming to bring out the best of the aftertaste of umami of the rice itself, which gives fresh and new taste every time you enjoy.
AOKI SHUZO The Sake Brewery Co., LTD. Home page
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青木酒造 鶴齢 純米大吟醸 Aoki shuzo Kakurei Junmai-Daiginjo 720ml
KAKUREI Junmai-Daiginjo
Junmai-Dainginjo with 100% Niigata’s Koshi-Tanrei (rice). Flowery fruit-like aroma, with smoothness and gentle umami.
鶴齢 純米吟醸 KAKUREI Junmai-Ginjo 1800ml
Bringing out the best of rice itself, still light, soft, and fresh Junmai. Hints of aroma harmonizing with the gentle round umami.
Kariho (AKITA SEISHU CO.,LTD.)
Akita Seishu Co. Ltd. makes and bottles nihonshu using Akita rice under the Dewatsuru, Kariho and Yamato Shizuku brands. The Akita Seishu Kariho brewery was founded in 1913 in Akita Prefecture. This area is located at the extreme northwest of Honshu island, a mountainous area with very cold winters, and heavy snowfall. Many beautiful rices exist here, and very pure water; making it the ideal environment for quality sake production.
The Kariho brand has a more mineral-heavy water source, creating a drink characterized by a drier, sharper taste, while elsewhere in the region water is rather soft. The top seller, the Kariho Daiginjo, has a lighter, clearer taste that’s reminiscent of the cold snap of Akita’s winter air.
Kariho brewery is located in Daisen in Akita. Daisen is its famous for sake breweries and has the largest number of breweries in the prefecture. The sake here is brewed using ancient techniques that are passed down form generation to generation and the breweries have a commanding and refined atmosphere.
You can stay Kowakubi Hot Springs Shohoen. It is hidden hot springs that are surrounded by mountains, where the four seasons are beautiful. The inn offers you selected local sake including Kariho. The building is a national registered tangible cultural property. You can feel a truly traditional and luxurious farmer Japanese experience.
AKITA SEISHU CO.,LTD. Home page
Address
019-2335 Akita Prefecture, Daisen City, Kowakubi, Kowakubi-268
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Awarded: Kura Master 2018 Junmai Daiginjo & Junmai Ginjo : Gold medal
Kariho Junmai Daiginjo Kaei 刈穂 純米大吟醸 嘉永 720ml
DATE AND TIME
2018/12/06 (Thu)～2018/12/12 (Wed)
10:00～20:00
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LOCATION
Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store B1F 1 Chome-1-25 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0021
Access
Directly connected to “Ikebukuro station”
Web site
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