SAKE OF THE MONTH
IZUMIBASHI MEGUMI “BLUE LABEL”
Junmai Ginjo
Izumibashi is a brewery in Kanagawa pref. At this brewery they are equally as passionate about rice farming as they are about Sake-brewing. This sake has a dry taste with a lot of Umami. Can be enjoyed both chilled and warmed.
SMV: +7 (Extra Dry) 16% Alcohol
#8359 IZUMIBASHI MEGUMI BLUE JG 12/720ml.
IZUMIBASHI MEGUMI “RED LABEL”
Junmai Genshu
A strong, solid, dry Junmai Genshu (undiluted) sake. You can taste the round flavor of Yamadanishiki rice.
SMV: +7 (Extra Dry) 18% Alcohol
#8358 IZUMIBASHI MEGUMI RED JM GENSHU 12/720ml.
IZUMIBASHI MEGUMI “KURO TOMBO” BLACK DRAGONFLY
Kimoto Junmai
Believing that good sake is made with good rice, Izumibashi is one of the few breweries in Japan that polish AND grow their own sake-rice with their own hands. This special Kanagawa prefecture kimoto sake has a reserved and understated aroma, with light delicate flavors. It is delicious slightly warm, and perfect for enhancing rich flavors and cutting through oil.
SMV: +10 (Extra Dry) 16% Alcohol
#8373 BLACK DRAGONFLY KIMOTO J 12/720ml.