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Kuroryu Junmai Daiginjo Hachi-Nao
Kuroryu Shuzo celebrates 220 years in business in 2024.
To commemorate the 220th anniversary, three supreme bottles were brewed to represent the three generations of "Kuroryu" from the Showa period to 2024.
The sixth generation built the foundation of the brewery as a ginjo brewery.
The seventh generation established the Kuroryu brand.
The eighth generation promoted further value creation of sake.
The three original bottles are silhouetted in the same black color, which is typical of Kuroryu.
The box features the "three claws" mark of Kuroryu, which is said to have been used since the days of the Mizuno Sake Brewery of Yoshitaro Mizuno VI, and the labels are decorated with the exorcism [harai] brush strokes that represent each era.
(The above is quoted from the special website commemorating the 220th anniversary of the brewing of Kuroryu Sake)
Today's sake is named after Mr. Naoto Mizuno, the eighth generation of the brewery, who has taken over from his predecessor and continues to promote the fusion of tradition and innovation.
The aroma is rich banana with a hint of almond, and when you put it in your mouth, it is moist and mild on the tongue, with a rich sweetness and a thick umami flavor. The contrast with the firm bitterness adds color to the complex flavor.
I drank a bottle for a slightly delayed birthday celebration and found it to be my favorite of the three wines!
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