| Brand | Hakkaisan |
| Region | Niigata, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Daiginjo |
| ABV | 17% / Rice Polishing: 40% |
Product details
Hakkaisan Sake Brewery, nestled in Japan's Niigata Prefecture, is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to producing premium sake. The brewery's guiding principles emphasize creating sakes that people will never tire of, applying the highest standards of production, and achieving smooth, pure, and mellow flavors. To accomplish this, Hakkaisan insists on producing in small batches, using hand-made koji, and employing slow fermentation at low temperatures.
The Hakkaisan Kongoshin Junmai Daiginjo Sake Winter 2024 Edition embodies the brewery's commitment to excellence. The term "Kongoshin," meaning "a firm and stable mind," reflects the noble character of this brew. Crafted from the finest Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 40%, this sake undergoes a meticulous two-year aging process under careful supervision. The result is a delicate and refined beverage with floral notes and hints of ripe fruits like pear and apple, complemented by a subtle rice undertone. The palate offers a smooth, velvety texture with balanced sweetness and acidity, featuring flavors of melon, peach, and a touch of honey. The clean, lingering finish with gentle sweetness makes it an excellent companion to dishes such as grilled anago with salt, white fish mousse, or salmon simmered in sake kasu.
