APRIL 2024 — SAKE OF THE MONTH
NIWA NO UGUISU / SUIGEI
NIWA NO UGUISU DOBUROKU
A real unfiltered sake is called “doburoku,” sweet and sour, refreshing. The sweetness is strong, but has enough acidity to give a refreshing taste. It has a rich flavor typical of Doburoku, with plenty of richness, rice flavor, and a hint of pears.
#10188 NIWA NO UGUISU DOBUROKU 12/720ml
NIWA NO UGUISU DOBUROKU PINK
With the power of the famously finicky red yeast, the brewers created this naturally pink sake based on the image of when one bites into a sweet and fresh strawberry. Has the clean, light, and beautiful flavor of fresh fruits to match the gentle floral aroma and lovely color
#10610 NIWA NO UGUISU DOBUROKU PINK 12/720ml
SUIGEI KAJU 39
With a refreshing sweet aroma and an exquisite tart flavor, this sake based liqueur electrifies the palate with a juicy citrus burst. Suigei Brewery’s home Kochi prefecture is a major producer of citrus, and boasts the highest production volume in Japan. Suigei’s citrus liqueur incorporates 39% fruit juice; a blend of Yuzu citrus, Konatsu citrus, and Naoshichi citrus (a type of sudachi).
#10546 SUIGEI KAJU 39 12/720ml