Made with rice polished at least 50% and sometimes much more, daiginjo sake has brewers alcohol added for artisanal purposes. An ultra-premium grade sake.
Hakutsuru is located in the famed Nada district of Kobe, a leading sake production area. The name Hakutsuru means “white crane”. The crane’s reserved character and graceful appearance along with the cultural association of seeing a crane in flight as an auspicious sign, makes the crane an ideal symbol to represent the excellent quality of Hakutsuru’s sake.
Ukiyo-e (ooh-kee-yoh-eh) is a Japanese woodblock print or painting of famous kabuki actors, beautiful women, travel landscapes and city life from the Edo period. Ukiyo-e is significant in expressing the sensual attributes of Japanese culture from 17th to 19th century.
ARTIST/CHARACTER
This woodblock print displays the famed kabuki actor, Otani Oniji III, as Yakko Edobei in the play, Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna. The play was performed at the Kawarazakiza theater in May 1794. The artist, Toshusai Sharaku, was known for creating visually bold prints that gave a revealing look into the world of kabuki.
PRODUCT NOTES
Bright, pronounced aroma of strawberry, raspberry, and fresh bouquet. A sensation on the palate layered with flavors of melon, banana, mandarin orange with a soft and round mouthfeel and a lingering finish.
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
Buttermilk fried chicken, roast beef hash, honey glazed ham.
Receive a 15% discount with code “BOTTLE15” when you purchase 12 bottles or more. Club members receive a 20% discount for this product regardless of bottle quantity.
| per bottle | club price | case of 6 | club price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720ml | $28 | $22.40 | $168 | $134.40 |
| Category/Style | Daiginjo |
| Milling/Polish | 50% |
| Alcohol | 15.5% |
| Kake Rice | Japanese Domestic |
| Koji Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Profile | Bright with pronounced aroma |
| Yeast | Proprietary |
| Serving Temperature | Enjoy Chilled |
| Sizes | 720ml |
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
- Gluten-Free
- Sulfite-Free
