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Aizu Homare Banshu Yamada Junmai Daiginjo Sake - 720 ml

Product description

Famous for having been gifted to each country leader from Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe in the G7 Ise Shima Summit in 2016, this sake is made from Yamadanishiki rice polished up to 40% with the excellent water of Kitakata sourced in the sacred Mt. Iide.  It received the Junmai Daiginjo Trophy Champion Sake and Gold Medal among 860 sake brands!   

Made from premium sake rice, Yamadanishiki, and fresh water, this sake releases a refreshing, fruity aroma. Its beautifully dry taste overflows with elegant sweetness and crisp quality.  The beverage comes in a special box made of paulownia tree. This Junmai Daiginjo sake is rich with a gorgeous fresh and fruity scent and characterized by being dry and sweet at the same time, which results in an elegant yet crispy aftertaste.

Origin:   Fukushima Prefecture  |   Rice:   Yamada Nishiki  |   Rice Polished to:   40%   |   Alcohol:  16.5%

Awards:  Champion Sake - IWC (International Wine Challenge) 2015  |  Gold Medal - IWC 2013, 2015, 2016