Fukumitsuya 'Tradition' Junmai Sake - 720 ml
Produced by Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery, the oldest brewery in Kanazawa founded in 1625, this sake is often labeled under the Fukumasamune brand name. Fukumitsuya is a dedicated junmai-only brewery that transitioned away from adding distilled alcohol in 2001 to focus on the purity of rice and water. The brewery uses Hyakunensui (100-Year Water), which is mineral-rich spring water that takes a century to filter from Mt. Hakusan down to the brewery's wells.
Description
This sake is well-structured and highly fragrant, designed to be an approachable and easy-drinking expression of the brewery's heritage. On the nose, it offers a pleasant aroma that precedes a palate balancing elegant sweetness with a bright acidity. It is characterized by its clean finish, which leaves subtle nutty notes and a refined aftertaste. Because it is a junmai, it is crafted using only rice, water, and koji, highlighting the natural umami of the grain. ABV 13%–13.7%.
Food Pairing
Tradition Junmai is a versatile accompaniment to a wide variety of cuisines thanks to its balanced structure. It pairs excellently with classic Japanese dishes like sashimi and tempura, but its subtle nuttiness and acidity also make it a great match for Western fare, including roasted poultry or lightly seasoned pasta. It is a reliable choice for pairing with fermented foods, which mirror the brewery's own expertise in rice fermentation. This sake can be enjoyed across a broad temperature range: serve it chilled to emphasize its fragrance, at room temperature for balance, or gently warmed to bring out its mellow sweetness.
Produced by Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery, the oldest brewery in Kanazawa founded in 1625, this sake is often labeled under the Fukumasamune brand name. Fukumitsuya is a dedicated junmai-only brewery that transitioned away from adding distilled alcohol in 2001 to focus on the purity of rice and water. The brewery uses Hyakunensui (100-Year Water), which is mineral-rich spring water that takes a century to filter from Mt. Hakusan down to the brewery's wells.
Description
This sake is well-structured and highly fragrant, designed to be an approachable and easy-drinking expression of the brewery's heritage. On the nose, it offers a pleasant aroma that precedes a palate balancing elegant sweetness with a bright acidity. It is characterized by its clean finish, which leaves subtle nutty notes and a refined aftertaste. Because it is a junmai, it is crafted using only rice, water, and koji, highlighting the natural umami of the grain. ABV 13%–13.7%.
Food Pairing
Tradition Junmai is a versatile accompaniment to a wide variety of cuisines thanks to its balanced structure. It pairs excellently with classic Japanese dishes like sashimi and tempura, but its subtle nuttiness and acidity also make it a great match for Western fare, including roasted poultry or lightly seasoned pasta. It is a reliable choice for pairing with fermented foods, which mirror the brewery's own expertise in rice fermentation. This sake can be enjoyed across a broad temperature range: serve it chilled to emphasize its fragrance, at room temperature for balance, or gently warmed to bring out its mellow sweetness.
Original: $20.50
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$7.17Description
Produced by Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery, the oldest brewery in Kanazawa founded in 1625, this sake is often labeled under the Fukumasamune brand name. Fukumitsuya is a dedicated junmai-only brewery that transitioned away from adding distilled alcohol in 2001 to focus on the purity of rice and water. The brewery uses Hyakunensui (100-Year Water), which is mineral-rich spring water that takes a century to filter from Mt. Hakusan down to the brewery's wells.
Description
This sake is well-structured and highly fragrant, designed to be an approachable and easy-drinking expression of the brewery's heritage. On the nose, it offers a pleasant aroma that precedes a palate balancing elegant sweetness with a bright acidity. It is characterized by its clean finish, which leaves subtle nutty notes and a refined aftertaste. Because it is a junmai, it is crafted using only rice, water, and koji, highlighting the natural umami of the grain. ABV 13%–13.7%.
Food Pairing
Tradition Junmai is a versatile accompaniment to a wide variety of cuisines thanks to its balanced structure. It pairs excellently with classic Japanese dishes like sashimi and tempura, but its subtle nuttiness and acidity also make it a great match for Western fare, including roasted poultry or lightly seasoned pasta. It is a reliable choice for pairing with fermented foods, which mirror the brewery's own expertise in rice fermentation. This sake can be enjoyed across a broad temperature range: serve it chilled to emphasize its fragrance, at room temperature for balance, or gently warmed to bring out its mellow sweetness.
