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Brewery: Kato Kichibee Shoten
Founded: 1860
Profile: Originally operating as a money exchange business and very deeply involved in the affairs of the community, in 1860 the village headman and founder became involved in sake brewing. For eleven generations, they have carried the Kichibee name, and in 1866 registered the name as a trademark. In Sanskrit, “Born” is translated roughly as purity/striking truth, and represents the brewery’s strong belief in second changes and karmic rewards for hard work. In the beginning of the Showa era, the emperor used Born sake for Japan’s ceremonies, festivals, and guests as Japan’s representative brand.
Born “Dreams Come True”
Junmai Daiginjo
Aged for a full five years at -5 degrees Celsius – the ultimate Junmai Daiginjo sake. It’s massive aroma and flavorful personality are kept partially subdued with a sinfully silky mouthfeel. Has an interesting, cleanly cut finish, despite the richness.
Born “Dreams Come True”
Junmai Daiginjo
Aged for a full five years at -5 degrees Celsius – the ultimate Junmai Daiginjo sake. It’s massive aroma and flavorful personality are kept partially subdued with a sinfully silky mouthfeel. Has an interesting, cleanly cut finish, despite the richness.
Brewery: Katsuyama Brewery
Founded: 1688
Profile: Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with traditions lasting well over three century. They were established to brew the upscale sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai domain, which was founded by Japan’s most famous samurai & military commander Date Masamune.
Katsuyama “Diamond Akatsuki”
Junmai Daiginjo
Diamond Akatsuki is brewed to perfection resembling the true beauty of a flawless diamond. By embracing the 4C’s of diamond analysis, each bottle is made with care, and contains the finest droplets coaxed out during centrifugal filtration of Katsuyama Akatsuki. This derivative creates this heavenly elixir that elegantly parades its solid umami flavor of rice on the palate while leaving a serene aftertaste with everlasting clarity. Undeniably, the ultimate sake for today’s world that best suits the name “liquid diamond.”
Katsuyama “Akatsuki”
Junmai Daiginjo
A remarkable sake from Katsuyama brewery in Akita prefecture.
Akatsuki Junmai Daiginjo is a “centrifuge” sake, meaning the mash is separated from the sake using an expensive, space age centrifuge machine. This sake is amazingly complex and comes with many tantalizing opportunities for pairing with both western and eastern cuisines.
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