The “M” stands for ‘Miyagi’, the prefecture of it’s makers, the respected Urakasumi brewery. This is their highly-prized, super premium sake of limited quantity. The fruity aroma of melon, pineapple & ripe apple is nicely balanced. Deep taste of harmonized fruity flavor with balanced savory flavor and crisp acidity.
Brewery: Urakasumi, located in the town of Shiogama, Miyagi prefecture, on Japan's North East coast, translates in English as “Misty Bay” (ura is “bay” and kasumi is “mist”), simply capturing its picturesque seaside surroundings.
At a glance:
- 195 year old, 13th generation family-run brewery
- 37 Gold Prizes in Annual Japan Sake Awards & won more Gold Prizes than any other sake producer in Japan.
- Medalled every year in the London IWC (International Wine Challenge) since 2007
- Painstakingly rebuilt after being devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011
Food Pairing: Fish and chips, Scallops, Seafood pasta, Salt and pepper squid
Serving temp: Chilled to Room Temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
PRODUCT INFO
- CLASS: JUNMAI DAIGINJO
- BREWERY: URAKASUMI
- REGION: MIYAGI
- ABV: 16.5%
- SMV: +1
- Acid Degree: 1.2
- Rice Polished: 45%
- Type of Rice: Yamadanishiki
- SKU: 00013 6/720ML