Amabuki Kimoto Junmai Divine Serpent

Description

Crafted with Kumamoto-grown Shinriki rice polishedto 60%, and fermented using traditional Kimotomethod, this sake embodies depth, complexity, andelegance. The use of flower yeast derived from theEpiphyllum (Queen of the Night) blossom brings asubtle, graceful aroma reminiscent of white flowers andlychee. On the palate, it delivers a rich umami from the heritage rice, balanced by a vivid acidity and earthy undertone characteristic of the Kimoto brewing style.The texture is soft and expansive, with a clean finish and a lingering aftertaste that gently fades like moonlight.

Produced by Amabuki Shuzo, Saga Japan

Found in 1688, Amabuki Shuzo has been producing sake for 300 years, and its brewers, who have inherited skills accumulated during its long history, are earnestly making an effort to produce good sake using sake-brewing rice harvested in the fertile Saga Plain, mild river-bed water from the Sefuri-Tensan areas, and new flower yeast.

Tasting notes

A delicate hint of white flowers and lychee comes from a rare flower yeast derived from Queen of the Night. The palate delivers rich umami, vibrant acidity, and an earthy undertone, finishing clean with quiet, lingering elegance.

Serving

Suggestions: chilled, normal, warm

Pairs with: grilled white fish, grilled chicken, vegetable tempra