Sake Type
Tokubetsu Junmai
Rice Type & Origin Area
Kura no Hana, Omachi
Rice-polishing Ratio
60%
Alcohol Percentage
15%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+3
Production Area
Miyagi
Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY
Niizawa Sake Brewery of Miyagi Prefecture is celebrated for its Hakurakusei brand, created with the philosophy of “sake that enhances your meal”. Their Hakurakusei Tokubetsu Junmai embodies this ethos with rice polished to 60%, lending the sake greater purity and refinement than a standard Junmai. The style is modern and precise, clean and crisp on the palate, with delicate notes of green apple, melon and a subtle minerality, all lifted by refreshing acidity. Its sharp, elegant finish ensures it never dominates a dish, making it exceptionally food-friendly and a favourite of sommeliers seeking versatile, contemporary sake.
About the Sake brewery:
Located in Miyagi Prefecture and founded in 1873, Niizawa Sake Brewery is celebrated for its innovative approach and dedication to modern, food-friendly sake. Guided by the philosophy of creating sakes that enhance rather than overpower a meal, Niizawa focuses on crisp, clean flavours, refreshing acidity, and moderate alcohol content. Their flagship brand, Hakurakusei meaning “sake that allows you to enjoy your meal” perfectly embodies this principle. Using locally grown rice, including the prized Kura no Hana, and Miyagi’s pure soft water, they produce meticulously crafted small-batch sakes. With a master brewer’s expertise, every bottle delivers elegance, balance, and exceptional dining harmony.