Product Details

Polishing ratio ('Seimaibuai') is the portion of the rice grain that remains after polishing.

Polished to
65%

Unfiltered or unfined means that the sake was not charcoal fined giving the sake more texture and a slight lemon-green color.

Muroka
(Unfiltered)

Usually sake is pasteurized at least once to make it more stable and prolong the shelf life. But 'Namazake' describes unpasteurized sake. Without the use of heat, the sake usually remains deliciously fresh and lively.

Nama
(Unpasteurized)

Kubo Honke is a superb brewery that makes sakes that are a touch more challenging for the beginner, but incredibly rewarding for those who know what they’re looking for. This non-charcoal filtered sake is unusual because it’s aged for a year even though it is unpasteurized (usually unpasteurized sake are to be drunk very young). This gives it an unusual combination of fresh and vibrant notes while also delivering on the complexity and intensity that aging bestows.

Tasting Notes

From the first sip, the umami dial is turned up to max. The top nose displays the freshness intrinsic of this unpasteurized style with notes of chestnut, lemongrass, basil and rosemary, but contrary, the palate surprises with a multi-dimensional, crunchy spread of flavor: butter, mature cheese, raisins and toasted cereal with hints of fruits like baked apple and pear. This sake is constantly eschewing the line between youth and maturity and somehow manages to strike a balance between both. A grainy texture adds an extra dimension to the experience. The finish is medium.

Flavors & Aromas

Chestnut

Lemongrass

Baked Apple