
Omusubi 2023
Omusubi 2023
Omusubi is made with Hattan-Nishiki rice that has a large starch center, making it perfect for sake brewing. This starchy centre is also very delicate so the Toji [Master Brewer] Kanao Eko must take extra care when polishing the rice to avoid breakages. Often polishing will be stopped at 70% seimai-buai to avoid these breakages, as is the case with this sake. Eko-san utilises naturally occurring yeast to start the fermentation creating the perfect environment for this traditional styled sake. Omusubi has an earthy aroma with hints of enoki mushroom and an extremely dry and savoury palate with a viscous texture. Bright acidity and a long mineral finish. This is a great sake to match with dishes with robust flavours.
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Omusubi 2023
Miwasakura Shuzo
Hiroshima
NOTES
YEAR: 2023
RICE TYPE: Hattan Nishiki
RICE POLISHING: 70%
ALCOHOL: 19%
YEAST STRAIN: Natural
SERVE: Chilled
Classification
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Kimoto • Traditional yeast starter method
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 10 - 12 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.
Fragrance | (4/5) |
Impact | (5/5) |
SweeTness | (1/5) |
Acidity | (2/5) |
Presence | (5/5) |
Earthiness | (4/5) |
Tail | (5/5) |

Miwasakura Shuzo
Established in 1926 Miwasakura is located in Miwa-cho in Miyoshi City, which is in a northeastern region of Hiroshima Prefecture, and has been a family run brewery since its beginning, with the current Kuramoto [Brewery Owner] Sakata-san being the 4th generation.