Japan Sake Awards 2019 Last Round – Saketora

10/1 is World Sake Day. Since it marks the kick-off of sake brewing that is only done once a year, it is an extremely important event in the industry. Many would have a toast with a nice sake to celebrate. Speaking of celebration, how can we miss the winning sakes of the Annual Japan Sake Awards? With their excellent quality and annual production limited to around 1,000 bottles, they are always in high demand, so most winning items that previously hit our shelves have been sold out. To answer the overwhelming needs of sake fans, Saketora have decided to introduce 4 new ones. However, due to a limited supply, it will be the last time we have them on shelves this year. Do seize this very last chance to taste these rare sakes!

Azumano Fumoto,
Daiginjo

Frequent Winner,
Sweet & Elegant

Regular winner. Brewed using "Megami", the premium sake rice of Yamagata. Elegant and silky, with the sweet notes of melon and banana and a clean mouthfeel. Recommend to those who like sweet sakes.

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Fukuju,
Chotokusen Daiginjo

Represent the Most Prestigious
Sake-Brewing Region

5-year gold winner. Masterpiece of Fukuju, a brand with a history of more than 260 years from Nada area. Crisp, well-balanced and medium dry with the notes of pear. Recommend to those who prefer dry sakes.

Fukuju,Chotokusen Daiginjo

Represent the Most Prestigious
Sake-Brewing Region

5-year gold winner. Masterpiece of Fukuju, a brand with a history of more than 260 years from Nada area. Crisp, well-balanced and medium dry with the notes of pear. Recommend to those who prefer dry sakes.

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Taiheizan,
Daiginjo

Masterpiece of Reputable Brewery, Tanrei Style

Chef d'oeuvre of Taiheizan, a well-known brand from Akita. Brewed at low temperature. Classy and fruity with the notes of apple and pear. Recommend to those who like light and dry sakes.

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Zuiyo,
Daiginjo

Only Winner from Kumamoto, Refreshing & Fruity

The only gold winner from Kumamoto in 2019. Brewed using the local yeast. Fruity and fresh like peach and apple with the hints of grass on the finish. Recommend to those who like refreshing sakes.

Zuiyo, Daiginjo

Only Winner from Kumamoto,
Refreshing & Fruity

The only gold winner from Kumamoto in 2019. Brewed using the local yeast. Fruity and fresh like peach and apple with the hints of grass on the finish. Recommend to those who like refreshing sakes.

DETAILS

See Other Winners of the Annual Japan Sake Awards 2019

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