Azakura Junmai Daiginjō Yamadanishiki Muroka Namagenshu

Azakura Junmai Daiginjō Yamadanishiki Muroka Namagenshu (阿櫻 純米大吟醸 山田錦 無濾過生原酒) is made with pesticide-free Yamadanishiki rice grown in Okayama and milled to 50%, and Akita Yukiguni "UT-1" yeast, making it a true masterpiece that combines the skills of artisans with the power of rice. The robust flavour of Yamada-Nishiki, the delicate fermentation in Akita's cold climate, and the fresh and deep flavour of unfiltered raw sake embody the culture of Yokote and the passion of the master brewer. The aroma is mild and elegant. A clear, pure flavour spreads when you put it in your mouth. After that, a rich, full-bodied flavour comes, and you can enjoy the pleasant aftertaste. It also makes an excellent accompaniment to meals.

Azakura Shuzō is a heritage sake brewery founded in 1886 in Yokote, Akita Prefecture—a snowy town renowned for its traditional kamakura snow huts. Steeped in history, the brewery shares its name with Yokote Castle (横手城), the city's emblem, which is also known by the poetic name "Azakura-jō" (阿櫻城).

Blessed with the natural bounty of the region and sustained by the deep dedication of its brewers, Azakura Shuzō stands as a proud testament to over 130 years of sake-making tradition. Under the guidance of master brewer Terui Toshio—representing the prestigious Sannai tōji guild, one of Japan's five great brewing schools—the brewery employs the refined techniques of kan-zukuri, Akita's signature method of long, low-temperature fermentation during the coldest months.

Crafted exclusively with locally grown Akita rice, Azakura's sake is distinguished by its elegant aroma and smooth, rounded flavour. The result is a clean, balanced profile that invites another sip—an enduring hallmark of this time-honoured brewery.