Ultra Dry Junmai
Dry martini enthusiasts will appreciate this sake when chilled, as it shares a comparable moreish savouriness and dry character. Serving it at room temperature or warm will gradually unveil its nuanced sweetness, umami, and acidity.
TASTE… minerality, muscat grape, cereal
SERVE…chilled in a thin-rimmed ochoko / white wine glass or serve at room temperature or hot in a ceramic ochoko
PERFECT FOR… late-night sipping or with a hearty dinner
FEATURED… in the Tohoku collection of our Sake Seasons Digest
Shipping:Free shipping with orders over £100
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Dry martini enthusiasts will appreciate this sake when chilled, as it shares a comparable moreish savouriness and dry character. Serving it at room temperature or warm will gradually unveil its nuanced sweetness, umami, and acidity.
TASTE… minerality, muscat grape, cereal
SERVE…chilled in a thin-rimmed ochoko / white wine glass or serve at room temperature or hot in a ceramic ochoko
PERFECT FOR… late-night sipping or with a hearty dinner
FEATURED… in the Tohoku collection of our Sake Seasons Digest
Shipping:Free shipping with orders over £100
HOLIDAY NOTICE: Team Mai is now on holiday. All orders placed will be shipped in the New Year. Thank you, and happy holidays!
Dry martini enthusiasts will appreciate this sake when chilled, as it shares a comparable moreish savouriness and dry character. Serving it at room temperature or warm will gradually unveil its nuanced sweetness, umami, and acidity.
TASTE… minerality, muscat grape, cereal
SERVE…chilled in a thin-rimmed ochoko / white wine glass or serve at room temperature or hot in a ceramic ochoko
PERFECT FOR… late-night sipping or with a hearty dinner
FEATURED… in the Tohoku collection of our Sake Seasons Digest
Shipping:Free shipping with orders over £100
HOLIDAY NOTICE: Team Mai is now on holiday. All orders placed will be shipped in the New Year. Thank you, and happy holidays!
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ABV: 15%
Volume: 720ml
Brewery: Yonetsuru
Origin: Takahata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Grade: Junmai
Rice Polishing Ratio: 65%
Best Serving Temperature: 5°C - 40°C
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark and dry place
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This is an extremely versatile food pairing sake, with options ranging from raw oysters and fatty tuna to barbecues or with game…
To complement oily and rich food, serve it warm, or leave it chilled to savour with the subtler flavour of fish or chicken dishes.
In Takahata, the brewery’s hometown that is renowned for the production of Yonezawa beef, this sake is a local favourite at Yakiniku restaurants as it is an excellent companion for meat dishes.
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According to Yonetsuru Brewery, this is their “signature dry Junmai sake which satisfies the three needs that sake drinkers prefer: Junmai, dry, and reasonably priced.”
This is a certified GI Yamagata sake (Geographical Indication of Yamagata prefecture).
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Established in 1703, Yonetsuru Brewery is located in the mountainous region of Takahata, Yamagata Prefecture. Guided by the motto 'Grateful Cranes,' the brewery is dedicated to crafting sake with a spirit of gratitude and happiness. Embracing local, premium rice varieties, Yonetsuru's terroir-driven sakes proudly bear the 'GI Yamagata' certification.
For a deeper exploration into Yonetsuru Brewery, head here.
