Product Name: Kiichiro no Sake (喜一郎の酒) – Tokubetsu Junmai

Detailed Product Description:

・Rice (for sakemaking)： AKITA-Shu Komachi

・Rice-polishingrate： 58%

・Rice-polishingway： Outsourced

・WaterHardness： Soft Water　77

・(Sake) yeast：　M-310

・Total acid： 1.5

・Amino acidcontent：　1

・Alcoholpercentage：　15.5

・sake metervalue (SMV)：　-1

Overview & Story: "Kiichiro no Sake" is a highly acclaimed Tokubetsu Junmai crafted by Kiichiro, the incoming 7th-generation master brewer of Kikusui Shuzo. Designed with a passion for creating an approachable yet sophisticated sake, Kiichiro subtly refines his brewing process each year to bring out the ultimate expression of flavor that delights sake lovers.  

Fermented at low temperatures using the prestigious M-310 yeast, this sake undergoes aging inside Kikusui’s Registered Tangible Cultural Property—a historic 1900 brick railway tunnel kept naturally at 11°C (52°F) year-round. It balances a soft, gentle sweetness with a harmonious interplay of five primary flavors, offering incredible taste and craftsmanship at an exceptional value.  

Uniqueness & Key Selling Points:

• Crafted by the 7th Generation Successor: A signature brew representing the future of Kikusui Shuzo, crafted by master brewer Kiichiro with yearly artisanal tweaks.  

• Exceptional Quality-to-Price Value: Widely praised for offering premium taste and refined craftsmanship at an remarkably accessible price point.  

• Aromatically Rich & Smooth: Cold-fermented with top-tier M-310 yeast, delivering an inviting, aromatic nose coupled with a silky, smooth mouthfeel and gentle acidity (1.5).  

• Perfect Balance of 5 Flavors: Masterfully balances mild sweetness with a subtle -1.0 SMV, 1.5 acidity, and 1.0 amino acid content for a rounded, highly drinkable profile.  

• Tunnel Cellar Maturation: Aged in a historic, eco-friendly railway tunnel cellar, protecting the liquid from light and heat to maintain optimal flavor harmony before shipping.  

Flavor Profile & Pairing Recommendations:

• Profile: Aromatic, silky-smooth, and remarkably gentle on the palate. Offers a pleasing sweetness complemented by balanced acidity, making it easily enjoyably by both men and women.  

• Serving Suggestion: Highly versatile. Enjoy chilled (8°C – 10°C) to highlight its fresh aromatics, or at room temperature (15°C) to bring out its soft rice sweetness.

• Food Pairings: Designed as an all-around food-pairing sake (shokuchushu) that effortlessly complements almost any cuisine. Pairs wonderfully with roasted poultry, pork cutlets, grilled fish, sushi, pasta with cream sauce, and everyday home-style cooking.