SAKE of AUGUST, 2019 - New York Mutual Trading Co., Inc.

SAKE OF THE MONTH

SAKE OF AUGUST

KOKKEN SHUZO

At the Kokken Brewery, established in 1877, they only product high-quality sake that is classified as tokurei meisho (special disignation) by Japan’s National Tax Agency. On average, they use rice that has been polished to a 55% level. They use special rice that’s grown especially for making sake and the pure water from Oku Aizu.

	Kokken Daiginjo Solid bodied with a subtle sweetness, this sake exhibits a gorgeous and flamboyant aroma of fruits and flowers that is met with highly balanced acidity, gentle umami tones, and a long, luxurious finish. Rice: Yamada Nishiki / Alc. : 17.2% Rice Polishing Ratio: 35% S.M.V.: +3.5 Acidity : 1.1 #10169 KOKKEN DAIGINJO 12/720ml.
	Kokken Yume no Kaori Tokubetsu Junmai The sake rice varietal “Yume no Kaori” is a local specialty from the Southern Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. This sake, made with 100% Yume no Kaori has a fresh and mellow flavor that envelopes and the palate lovingly. Rice: Yumenokaori / Alc. : 15.8% Rice Polishing Ratio: 60% S.M.V.: +2.0 Acidity : 1.4 #10167 KOKKEN YUMENOKAORI 12/720ml.
	Kokken Junmai This sake’s distinctive luxurious aroma, gentle sweetness and refreshingly smooth aftertaste work together to ensure that each sip is more delicious and interesting than the last. A good value for an exceptional Junmai. Rice: Miyamanishiki Alc. : 15.5% / Rice Polishing Ratio: 60% S.M.V.: +2.0 Acidity : 1.3 #10166 KOKKEN JUNMAI 12/720ml.
	Kokken Yamahai Junmai Junmai This aged sake has a heady, mature aroma and a deep, round flavor. When serving this sake gently warmed, one can enjoy these qualities at the peak of performance. Rice: Miyamanishiki Alc. : 15.5% / Rice Polishing Ratio: 60% S.M.V.: +3.0 Acidity : 1.7 #10168 KOKKEN YAMAHAI JUNMAI 12/720ml.

TOSHIMAYA

Toshimaya, the oldest sake store in Tokyo, originated when its founder, Toshimaya Juemon, opened a sake store and tavern in 1596 at Kamakura Waterfront in central Edo (modern day Tokyo). At that time, large-scale renovation work was being carried out on Edo Castle, so people flocked to Kamakura Waterfront, and Toshimaya is said to have prospered enormously.

Miwatari
Junmai Ginjo

Despite undergoing pasteurization this sake retains the rich aroma and fresh taste of raw, freshly pressed sake. On the palate it shows soft and rich, with ripe peach aromas and the echo of Nagano Alps’ terroir. Subtle black currant tones and a vibrant acidity balance out the rice’s umami, and lead into a long finish.

#831 MIWATARI PETILLANT JG 12/720ml.