The palate is silky and impeccably smooth, unfolding with supple rice umami and a rich, luscious sweetness reminiscent of perfectly ripened fruit. Layers of luxurious aromas evolve gracefully across the palate, while a delicate touch of bitterness emerging toward the finish adds depth and enhances the sake's overall elegance. Radiating a jewel-like brilliance, the sake delivers a lavish yet refined mouthfeel, culminating in a long, gentle finish of remarkable finesse. This exceptionally rare limited release is a masterful expression of opulent aromatics, remarkable complexity, and outstanding craftsmanship.
From the celebrated Hououbiden brewery in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture comes the extraordinarily rare Hououbiden Junmai Daiginjo Arabashiri Oshikiri Gappei Akitsu Yamada Nishiki Muroka Hon-Nama, an irregularly released limited edition highly sought after by collectors. This expression masterfully blends the Arabashiri—the vibrant free-run sake collected at the beginning of pressing—with the Oshikiri, the final portion extracted at the end of the pressing process. By harmonising these two contrasting components, the brewery has created a sake of exceptional depth, balance, and rarity.
Brewed exclusively with premium Akitsu Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo Prefecture and polished to an impressive 40%, this Junmai Daiginjo offers extraordinary quality at a remarkably attractive price, making it an outstanding value among ultra-premium releases. Its bouquet is lavish and expressive, overflowing with the fragrance of ripe orchard fruits while maintaining remarkable elegance and refinement. Even before the first sip, its captivating aroma leaves a lasting impression.
Product Name: Hououbiden Junmai Daiginjo Arabashiri Oshikiri Gappei Akitsu Yamada Nishiki Muroka Hon-Nama
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Polishing Rate: 40%
Rice Type: Akitsu Yamada Nishiki
Alcohol: 16% Vol
Brewery Prefecture: Tochigi, Kobayashi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
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