Sake specs
- Prefecture
- Niigata (新潟)
- Rice type
- Yamada Nishiki (山田錦)
- Polishing rate (semaibuai)
- 55%
- Alcohol content
- 15%
- SMV
- +2
- Acidity
- 1.2
- Amino acid level
- 1.3
Echigo Tsurukame Shōfukujin Junmai Ginjō (越後鶴亀 招福神 純米吟醸) is made of Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, and Koshiibuki rice milled to 55%. Inspired by Shōfukujin (招福神), the deity of prosperity, this sake has a smooth and refined taste. It delights the senses with a subtle umami note and a fragrant aroma. It is a sake that combines fruity freshness, lively acidity, and a relaxed charm.
About the brewery
- Brewery
- Echigo Tsurukame Brewery
- Name in Japanese
- 越後鶴亀
- Address
- 2580 Takenomachi, Nishikan-ku, Niigata, 953-0023
- Phone
- 0256-72-2039
- Website
酒造り | 越後鶴亀 Echigotsurukame | 新潟県
新潟県の西蒲区にある酒蔵 越後鶴亀Echigotsurukame は四季折々のハレの日に喜ばれる酒造りを目指しています。www.echigotsurukame.com
Awards:
- International Wine Challenge 2019 Sake Section (Junmai Ginjo) Gold Award, Regional Trophy Award and Bronze Award; 2020 Section of Junmai Ginjo, Silver Award; Section of Junmai Silver Award and Bronze Award
- The Fine Sake Awards Japan, Gold Medal in 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018, Grand Gold Medal in 2015, 2019 and 2020
- SAKECONPETITION, first prize in the label design category in 2017
- Japan Package Design Award in 2015, Alcoholic Beverage Section, Gold Award
- Monde Selection, Gold Award in 2009 and 2010