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Tozai Snow Maiden

by Kizakura Brewery ย ยทย  Kyoto
3.0โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†(6)
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Tozai Snow Maiden - Nigori sake from Kizakura Brewery, Kyoto
Description

"To taking a snow day, no matter the season. This sake is named after Hanako, or โ€œFlower Maidenโ€, the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japanโ€™s Mt. Ontake."

Specifications
CategoryNigori
RegionKyoto
BreweryKizakura Brewery
BrandTozai
RiceGohyakumangoku, Gin-Ohmi
ABV14.9%
Polish Ratio70%
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex

Where to Buy

29
Shops
35
Offers
$5.99
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Where to Drink

5 venues

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Chicago, IL ยท United States
AJI Omakase3809 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
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Booze Box823 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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Roka Akor Chicago111 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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Sushi-San (Omakase Room)River North, Chicago
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Phoenix, AZ ยท United States
Roka Akor Scottsdale7299 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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Reviews

Check-ins & reviewsย (6)

Sean Stark's avatar

Sean Stark

Jul 27, 2026, 1:28 PM

Rating stars
2.50
A very strong funk. Not enjoyable on its own, maybe good with the right food pairing.
Punchy
Ashade's avatar

Ashade

Mar 30, 2026, 3:44 PM

Rating stars
5.00
CuriousConnoisseur5694's avatar

CuriousConnoisseur5694

Feb 28, 2026, 3:40 AM

Rating stars
2.50
Lyn Flores's avatar

Lyn Flores

Apr 08, 2024, 5:18 AM

Rating stars
2.75
Complex
Creamy
Floral
Silky
Adolfo Suarez's avatar

Adolfo Suarez

Mar 28, 2024, 3:47 AM

Rating stars
2.25

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Pairings

Food type guide

General guidance on food categories that tend to suit this style
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Yakitori (Salt)
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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Shabu-shabu
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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Mixed Hot Pot
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
4
Chawanmushi
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
5
Yakitori (Tare)
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
6
Grilled Eel
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
7
Saikyo-zuke Fish
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
8
Simmered Fish
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine