野狐馋Loving this summer special Junmai from 庭のうぐいす (“Garden’s Nightingale”). 🦜Rice polished down to 60%. Slightly bitter like fresh lotus seeds, and a bit of sparkling mouthfeel. Goes well with hot weather and spicy food! 😍
It is said that the founder was inspired by the sight of a nightingale (regarded as the local god’s messenger) sipping water in his courtyard and started the Yamaguchi brewery in Fukuoka.
野狐馋With the natural yeast-cultivating method yamahai(“山廢”), this Tengumai (天狗舞)Junmai sake boasts a strong body that is quite different from the trendy floral-fruity sake. The time-consuming process yields rich rice aroma, emphasizing on the sweet and earthy notes, sometimes reminiscent of the Chinese “yellow wine”. Holds up well with strong flavor food. Would be good to drink warm too!
The rice variety is Gohyakumangoku, polished down to 60% of original weight. Brewed in Ishikawa.