BREWERY | LOCATION

MORIKI SHUZO | MIE

CLASSIFICATION

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake

Yamahai • Traditional Starter

Muroka • No charcoal filtration

Nama • Unpasteurised

Genshu • Undiluted

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.

YEAR: 2023

RICE TYPE: Yamada Nishiki (Organic)

RICE POLISHING: 70%

ALCOHOL: 18%

YEAST STRAIN: Natural

SERVE: Chilled

SIZE: 720ml