
Description
Discover the depth of traditional Japanese sake brewing with Urakasumi Kioke Kimoto Junmai 12, a characterful Junmai sake from the renowned Saura brewery in Miyagi, Japan.
Crafted using the traditional Kimoto method and wooden vats (kioke), this sake is brewed with Kyokai No.12 yeast, originally isolated from Urakasumi’s own sake mash around 1965. The rice is polished to 70%, helping retain its natural richness and distinctive umami character.
The flavour is beautifully balanced, with a gentle honey-like aroma, rounded umami, refreshing acidity and a clean, crisp finish. Its complex and full-bodied character becomes even more pronounced when gently warmed, making it an excellent sake to explore at different serving temperatures.
Enjoy chilled, at room temperature or gently warmed. Its savoury depth pairs particularly well with grilled fish, miso-marinated dishes, hot pot, meat dishes and mature or smoked cheeses.
A fascinating choice for anyone looking to buy traditional Junmai sake in the UK, Urakasumi Kioke Kimoto Junmai 12 combines historic brewing techniques with the distinctive craftsmanship for which Urakasumi is known.