Made with the heirloom rice Kumamoto Shinriki which was revitalized after being out of use for 50-100 years. Chiyonosono is among the very few breweries who have revived rice strains after being out of use. Shinriki literally means “Sacred Power” in Japanese and represents the bold, briny ocean flavors present in the sake.
This is a rich, full flavored sake with fresh-cut green grass aromas and hints of tropical fruits. The mouth feel is silky with suggestions of briny and umami flavors. It finishes with excellent acidity.
Pair with fresh oysters, calamari, mustard greens, endive, or bok choy
Tech Details
- Grade:
- Junmai Ginjo
- Seimaibuai:
- 55%
- Rice:
- Shinriki
- Nihonshu-Do:
- +2.5
- Acidity:
- 1.5
- Alcohol:
- 15.9%
- Sizes:
-
12/300ml
6/720ml
- Suggested Retail Prices:
-
$20
$43
- UPC Codes:
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835603005196
835603005073
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Chiyonosono Brewery
Known as the Junmai expert, Chiyonosono was the first brewery to stop adding distilled alcohol to its sake after the rice shortages of World War II, paving the way for the popular Junmai category.
• Originally a rice wholesaler, Chiyonosono specializes in rice cultivation. Chiyonosono has access to heirloom strains and brews sake with distinctive rice textures and aromas.
• The brewery is located on the southernmost island of Kyushu—the gateway into Japan—known for Asian and European cuisine, historic architecture, and distinct regional culture.
• The future 5th generation president and daughter of current the current brewery president, Yuri Honda, is already making a name for herself as an innovator in the sake community and is primed to continue pushing the brewery toward forward-thinking yet approachable sake.
- Brewery Name:
- Chiyonosono Brewery
- Brewery Founded:
- 1896
- Toji (master brewer):
- Yoshihiro Inaba
- Brewery Location:
- Kumamoto
- Brewery President:
- Masuhara Honda
