| Brand | Sawanoi |
| Region | Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Dai-Ginjyo |
| ABV | 15% |
Product details
Sawanoi Hojo 35 Junmai Dai-Ginjyo is a premium sake crafted by Ozawa Shuzo, a brewery with a long and esteemed history located in the lush, mountainous region of Okutama, Tokyo.
The water used in brewing comes from the pure, subterranean springs of the Okutama mountains, known for their softness and purity, which is ideal for sake production. The sake undergoes a meticulous fermentation process and careful maturation to develop its nuanced flavors and aromas. That makes Hojo 35 an ultimate-quality junmai daiginjo with a gorgeous and bold aroma.
Rice: Yamadanishiki | Polishing Ratio: 35%
Sawanoi Hojo 35 has an elegant nose with cherry blossom and tropical fruit notes. Its palate is smooth, well-balanced, and complex, with hints of apple, white peach, and rice umami. The texture is silky.
Sawanoi Hojo 35 sake pairs well with seafood, grilled fish, vegetables, and mild cheeses. Its clean finish and subtle umami make it a perfect pairing for sashimi and sushi. It is best to enjoy it slightly chilled at around 10–12 °C (50–54 °F).
Ozawa Shuzo, founded in 1702, is located in Okutama, which abounds with natural beauty despite being located in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Sawanoi was originally named after the location of the Sawai area, which is known for its clear water. Ozawa Shuzo has a history dating back more than 300 years and has been loved by the locals as the brewery of Tokyo’s Okutama sake, as well as the oldest sake brewery in the region of Tokyo.
Since ancient times, people have brewed sake as an offering to the gods. As a mediator between gods and humans, sake plays an indispensable role when people wish for happiness and pray for bountiful harvests. Therefore, sake brewing is a reverent ritual, requiring the strict dedication and purity of the master brewers. Sawanoi believes that it is only through serious care and excellent craftsmanship in every single brewing process that truly heartfelt sake can be created.
The brewing water gushes from a cave carved out of the Chichibu Paleozoic rock layers, surrounded by continuous mountains, lush greenery, and the clear air of Okutama. Coupled with carefully selected rice and refined techniques, this culminates in producing a drop of exquisite sake, embodying the wholehearted dedication and diligent efforts of our entire company.
