Senchuhassaku Junmai Chokarakuchi【船中八策 純米 超辛口】

The sake offers an elegant, natural aroma and a smooth entry, with gentle yet full-bodied umami unfolding gracefully across the palate before finishing with an exceptionally clean and crisp cut, showcasing the refreshing character distinctive of an extra-dry sake. Its aroma, umami, and sharp finish are beautifully balanced, making it an outstanding sake for pairing with food. Rather than overpowering the natural flavors of the ingredients, it supports and enhances their savoriness from underneath, much like a delicate dashi broth. It pairs particularly well with Japanese cuisine and fresh seafood, and is especially complementary to Kochi’s famous bonito dishes.

“Tsukasa Botan Senchuhassaku Chokarakuchi Junmai” is one of Tsukasa Botan’s most iconic and enduringly popular labels. Its name is derived from the “Senchu Hassaku,” the eight-point political program said to have been conceived aboard a ship by Sakamoto Ryoma as a vision for the new Meiji government, giving this classic sake a strong sense of historical romance. It has earned a loyal following among prominent figures and sake enthusiasts alike. In Kochi, when discussing a quintessentially Tosa-style dry sake or a sake to accompany bonito dishes, “Senchuhassaku” is frequently cited as one of the region’s representative selections.

In addition, this sake ranked No. 2 in the autumn 2015 “Nandemo Ranking” selection of sake for warming published by The Nikkei. Competing among many renowned sake styles traditionally considered ideal for warming, including Kimoto, Yamahai, and matured sake, its refreshing extra-dry character achieved an impressive result. This also highlights its remarkable versatility, offering different expressions when enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed.

Product Name：Senchuhassaku Junmai Chokarakuchi

Grade：Junmai

Polishing Rate：60%

Rice Type：Japanese Rice

Alcohol：15.5%Vol

Brewery Prefecture：Kochi Tsukasa Botan Brewing Co., Ltd.