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Description
This junmai namazake from Masumoto Tobei Shuzo in Higashi-Omi, Shiga, carries the whimsical name 'Hana to Neko' (flowers and cats) under the Usuzakura label. Brewed with the brewery's characteristic attention to rice-derived umami, it is unpasteurized and vibrant, offering a fresh, slightly effervescent character with delicate floral notes.
Specifications
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
Sake TypeWhat is Junmai?
Pure rice sake with rich umami depth — the everyday staple of Japan.
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Masumoto Shuzojo
Shiga
Founded in the early Meiji era. The origin of the brand is 24 people who wish to have a beautiful liquor like a pale cherry blossom. They are working on sake brewing only with high -quality rice harvested in Shiga Prefecture.
BrandUsusakura
Address1019 Kamigo Higashiomi Shiga
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