Yokota Edo no Utage - Nihonbashi Sake - 1,8 LITER

Volume: 1.8 litres | Alcohol content: 15.5% | Chill filtration: Yes | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Edo no Utage is a full-bodied Junmai sake from Gyōda in Saitama Prefecture. The bottle contains 1.8 litres at an alcohol content of 15.5%.

With this sake, Yokota Shuzo reconstructs a style from the Edo period. The brewery uses Saccharomyces sake, Japan’s oldest known sake yeast, together with Saitama-grown Asa-no-Hikari rice polished to 70%. The sake combines balanced sweetness and acidity with rich depth and a smooth texture; its Nihonshudo is -6 and its acidity is 2.5.

The pronounced acidity keeps the rich, savoury style smooth without making it feel heavy. The sake pairs well with steak, yakitori and lamb; when chilled, it also complements sushi and tempura. This 1.8-litre edition can be served between 10 and 45 °C. Gentle warming softens the sake and brings its umami character more clearly to the fore.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose shows ripe rice notes, a lightly nutty character and restrained spice.
• Palate: The sake is rounded and full-bodied on the palate, where gentle sweetness meets a soft, smooth texture.
• Finish: The finish is harmonious and medium in length, with delicate rice nuances and restrained spice lingering on.

Distillery/Bottler:

Yokota Shuzo was founded in 1805 by Shōemon Yokota and is based in Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture. Before establishing his own business, the founder trained with a sake wholesaler in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district; the name Nihonbashi recalls this early chapter in the company’s history.

For Edo no Utage, the brewery draws on historical literature and uses Saccharomyces sake to reinterpret an Edo-period sake style. Asa-no-Hikari rice polished to 70% provides the foundation.

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