Kawatsuru Tokubetsuzjunmai Sanshu Oseto55

Founded in 1891 in Kanonji on the Sanuki coast of Shikoku, Kawatsuru takes its name from the crane the founder saw descend to the pristine Saita River, a water source so prized locally it is called the treasure river. A sixth-generation family brewery committed to quality over volume, Kawatsuru has dramatically scaled back production to focus on premium expressions. This tokubetsu junmai features Sanshu Oseto, a traditional Shikoku rice variety polished to 55%, combined with local Sanuki olive yeast. Rich, textured, and built for food: grapefruit brightness, full rice body, soft sweetness, and a refreshing dry finish.