Eigashima Shuzo Yamato Damashii Niwazake 720ML

Region: Nara

Classification: Junmai Muraka Nama Genshu Mizumoto

Rice: Yamada Nishiki

Yeast: Natural (Collected)

Alcohol: 18%

Polish rate: 90%

When a brewery in the Harima region agrees to use rice milled to 90% and forgo lab-made lactic acid, they gain access to a rare yeast and koji, isolated from trees and oerings at the Niwata Shrine, and may label their brew Niwazake.

An intensely avourful sake with rich and playful palate. Its sherry-like with pleasing sweetness accompanied with gripping bitterness and a touch of acidity. A wonderful sipper.