| Brand | Hananomai |
| Region | Chubu, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 15.5% |
Product details
Named for the famed samurai broadsword, ‘Katana’ Junmai Ginjo is similarly sharp, dry, and bold. Full-bodied with notes of melon and almond, with almost no perceptible sweetness. An excellent pairing for richer cuisine like yakitori. Made from local Shizuoka rice polished to 60%.
The first thing you’ll notice when you pour out your first glass of this sake is its color, a tantalizing white gold hue. This hints at the sake’s longer-than-normal brewing process, which helps develop a distinct medium-dry quality. This dryness combines with sweet orange and even notes of barley that culminate in a drawn-out finish. If you’re into umami, this sake will fill your quota. Try this one out with a charcuterie board or cheese plate to heighten the sensation.
