Okushika Kimoto 2019

There are few who make Sake better than Hiroaki Oku. Oku-san is the Toji (Master brewer) & Kuramoto (Brewery Owner) at Akishika Sake brewery in Osaka prefecture. He is responsible for an incredible range of Junmai Sake and each year he puts away, for ageing, a selection of different products to release at a later date. This ageing process he believes allows the Sake to become more rounded and complete - a better version, often, than its younger self. This 'Okushika Kimoto' has been aged at the brewery before its release. Made with organically grown Yamada Nishiki rice grown by Oku-san himself. A rich, layered style this aromatic version shows a fine complexity with a long spine of acidity and a drying yet elegant finish.