Yoshi No Gawa Toji No Banshaku 'Brewmaster's Choice' Honjozo Sake - 720 ml
Japan, Niigata Prefecture, Nagaoka City. Founded in 1548, Yoshi No Gawa is the oldest brewery in the rice growing heartland of Niigata and the fifth oldest in Japan. For over 20 generations, the brewery has balanced deep-rooted tradition with modern innovation to create clean, elegant sake that serves as a trusted staple for locals.
Description
This Honjozo sake is colourless and displays a natural rice softness with a well-balanced, robust profile. The aromatic bouquet is complex and earthy, featuring notes of sweet bread, shimeji mushrooms, and white truffles. On the palate, it is smooth and rich with flavours of ripe apple, rice cake, toffee, and roasted nuts, complemented by a light minerality. The finish is clean and crisp, making it a highly versatile choice that can be enjoyed chilled or heated. ABV 15.5%.
Food Pairing
Modelled as the daily drink of brewmasters, this sake pairs effortlessly with a wide range of foods including BBQ cheeseburgers, fried chicken, and miso cod. Its creamy texture also makes it a fine companion for chicken Alfredo pasta, mushroom ramen, and fresh salads.
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Description
Japan, Niigata Prefecture, Nagaoka City. Founded in 1548, Yoshi No Gawa is the oldest brewery in the rice growing heartland of Niigata and the fifth oldest in Japan. For over 20 generations, the brewery has balanced deep-rooted tradition with modern innovation to create clean, elegant sake that serves as a trusted staple for locals.
Description
This Honjozo sake is colourless and displays a natural rice softness with a well-balanced, robust profile. The aromatic bouquet is complex and earthy, featuring notes of sweet bread, shimeji mushrooms, and white truffles. On the palate, it is smooth and rich with flavours of ripe apple, rice cake, toffee, and roasted nuts, complemented by a light minerality. The finish is clean and crisp, making it a highly versatile choice that can be enjoyed chilled or heated. ABV 15.5%.
Food Pairing
Modelled as the daily drink of brewmasters, this sake pairs effortlessly with a wide range of foods including BBQ cheeseburgers, fried chicken, and miso cod. Its creamy texture also makes it a fine companion for chicken Alfredo pasta, mushroom ramen, and fresh salads.
