Kobo #7 (Aged) 2016
Kobo #7 (Aged) 2016
Akishika Shuzo was founded in Osaka prefecture in 1886 and under the present 6th generation Kuramoto [Brewery Owner] this tiny brewery is creating some of Japan’s most exceptional and finest sake. Hiroaki Oku is both Kuramoto and also Toji [Master Brewer] at Akishika and his dedication and skill in creating quality sake shows in every bottle.
This is a special limited edition of the Kobo #7 that has been specially aged at the brewery for 7 years before its release. Made with Yamada Nishiki often given the moniker ‘King of Sake Rice” polished to 70%. As with all of Akishika’s products, this shows a rich, complex character. Kobo #7 has a honeyed aroma and a complex palate with initial sweetness that is followed by a spicy, savoury mid-palate and a long dry finish.
DETAILS
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Kobo #7 (Aged) 2016
Akishika Shuzo
Osaka
NOTES
YEAR: 2016
RICE TYPE: Yamada Nishiki (Organic - grown by Akishika)
RICE POLISHING: 70%
ALCOHOL: 17%
YEAST STRAIN: #7
SERVE: Chilled
Classification
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Yamahai • Traditional yeast starter method
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Genshu • Undiluted
Koshu • Aged sake
STORAGE & Handling
STORAGE: Store Hiire [pasteurised] sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight.
HANDLING: Once opened this sake will last well for at least 15 - 18 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.
| Fragrance | (4/5) |
| Impact | (4/5) |
| SweeTness | (1/5) |
| Acidity | (2/5) |
| Presence | (4/5) |
| Earthiness | (4/5) |
| Tail | (5/5) |
Akishika Shuzo
Akishika Shuzo was founded in Osaka prefecture in 1886 and under the present 6th generation Kuramoto [Brewery Owner] this tiny brewery is creating some of Japan’s most exceptional and unique sake.