Pure sake, made from only rice, water, koji and yeast. As a junmai, no other ingredients may be added.
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 painting is the work of Kitagawa Utamaro in 1793, portraying Naniwaya O-kita, one of the most beautiful women in Edo. It is said that her beauty attracted customers to flock to the Naniwaya teahouse to catch a glimpse of her every day.
PRODUCT NOTES
This Junmai is medium dry with well-balanced umami and spice, with a subtle fruit tone. Flavors of roasted nuts, toasted cereal, banana, dried dates, hints of clove and cinnamon. The natural sweetness of steamed rice opens up when warmed.
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
Gourmet cheese platter, carne asada, carnitas, pollo tacos, chicken tikka masala, and spiced curries.
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 | $22 | $17.60 | $132 | $105.60 |
| Category/Style | Junmai |
| Milling/Polish | 70% |
| Alcohol | 15.5% |
| Rice | Japanese Domestic Rice |
| Profile | Medium-dry and well balanced |
| Yeast | Proprietary |
| Serving Temperature | Chilled, Room temperature or Warm |
| Sizes | 720ml |
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
- Gluten-Free
- Sulfite-Free
