Miyako Nihonshu Sake

Volume: 0.72 litres | Alcohol content: 14.5% | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Miyako comes from southern Kyoto and was developed specifically for export to the USA and France. Its name means “capital” in Japanese, recalling Kyoto’s past as an imperial centre.

This sake pairs particularly well with yakitori and oden. It can be enjoyed chilled at 5 to 10 °C or at room temperature. The bottle contains 0.72 litres at an alcohol content of 14.5%.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The aroma is light and very restrained, recalling freshly cooked rice.
• Palate: The palate reveals a savoury umami flavour. The mouthfeel is rounded and full on the mid-palate.
• Finish: The medium-length finish is rounded and full-bodied.

Distillery/Bottler:

Kizakura is based in Kyoto’s Fushimi district. The underground water resources there, known as Fushimizu, provide an important foundation for the brewery’s sake production. Jirokuro Matsumoto founded the business in October 1925.

Under the second generation, Kizakura built a modern production facility and expanded distribution beyond the region. Today, its range includes various sake styles, including Junmai Daiginjo and sparkling sake. The Fushimi-gura visitor centre offers an insight into both sake and beer production.

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