SAKE/Moriki Shuzo

Hanabusa Yamahai 2023

Hanabusa Yamahai 2023

Located in the town of Iga in Mie. Rumiko Moriki is the 4th generation of her family to own the brewery. Along with her husband Hideki, they are not only the Kuramoto (owners) of this tiny brewery, but also the Tōji (Master Brewers). Rumiko became the first female Toji in Japan around 20 years ago when she took over the Sake making duties at her family owned brewery. The Hanabusa Yamahai is made from Yamada Nishiki rice grown organically by the Moriki’s. Hanabusa Yamahai has fresh ferment notes with an elegant, balanced palate and hint if spice. Long fresh, acid driven finish.

 

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PRODUCT

Hanabusa Yamahai 2023

PRODUCER

Moriki Shuzo

REGION

Mie

NOTES

YEAR: 2023

RICE TYPE: Yamada Nishiki (Organic)

RICE POLISHING: 70%

ALCOHOL: 18.6%

YEAST STRAIN: Natural

SERVE: Chilled

Classification

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Yamahai • Traditional Starter
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Nama • Unpasteurised
Genshu • Undiluted

STORAGE & Handling

STORAGE: Store Nama [unpasteurised] sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight. 

HANDLING: Once opened this sake will last well for at least 6 - 8 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator. 

Profile
Fragrance (3/5)
Impact (4/5)
SweeTness (1/5)
Acidity (2/5)
Presence (4/5)
Earthiness (3/5)
Tail (4/5)
Producer Profile

Moriki Shuzo

Rumiko Moriki is the 4th generation of her family to own her brewery. With her husband Hideki they share the role of Kuramoto [Brewery Owners] of this tiny brewery.

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