Sake specs
- Prefecture
- Tōkyō (東京)
- Rice type
- Akita Komachi (あきたこまち)
- Polishing rate (semaibuai)
- 65%
- Alcohol content
- 15%
- SMV
- +1
- Acidity
- 1.8
- Amino acid level
- 1.2
Sawanoi Junmai Hiyaoroshi (澤乃井 純米 ひやおろし) comes from the foothills of Okutama and is released after resting quietly through the summer. The ageing brings out a steady, settled umami with a gentle richness, giving the sake a calm, autumn-leaning character. Its aroma shows clear lactic notes with hints of mushroom, damp wood and a light mineral touch. On the palate, it has a creamy texture and a fairly full body, shaped by lively acidity. The flavour leans towards soft, woody tones with an almost whisky-like edge, while sweetness and bitterness stay low. The finish is short and clean.
At 15% alcohol, with a nihonshudo of +1, acidity at 1.8 and amino-acid level at 1.2, it sits in a balanced, unforced style. Served chilled or gently warmed, it brings out its particular depth and the mellow umami that develops over summer. It suits the season's food well, especially grilled fish such as sanma, simmered mushroom dishes, and other autumn plates where umami plays a central role.
About the brewery
- Brewery
- Ozawa Shuzō
- Name in Japanese
- 小澤酒造
- Address
- 2-770 Sawai, Ōme, Tōkyō 198-0172
- Phone
- 0428-78-8215
- Website
澤乃井-小澤酒造株式会社（東京都青梅市）
東京都青梅市沢井で澤乃井を醸す小澤酒造株式会社WEBサイト。清酒製造業、酒蔵見学、きき酒処、澤乃井園や関連事業「ままごとや」「豆らく」「玉堂美術館」、バーべキュー場「煉瓦堂朱とんぼ」などを展開www.sawanoi-sake.com
- Online store
澤乃井ネットショップ｜ 小澤酒造株式会社
奥多摩にある東京都で最大の酒蔵。日本酒の魅力を沢山の人に伝えたい…こだわって作った東京のお酒を取り扱っているネットショップです。 澤乃井を代表する定番商品のほか、季節限定のお酒や、樽詰め、ご贈答に喜ばれる澤乃井の特選ギフトも取り扱っております。 東京 奥多摩の湧水から生まれた銘酒をぜひご堪能ください。
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The brewery offers free tours lasting about 45 minutes that include sake tasting. Visitors can see the spring water pouring from vertical holes dug 140 metres into the Chichibu rock formations. The brewery organises English tours several times a month. The tours take place daily (except Monday, 08:00-17:00). The brewery has its garden on the banks of the Tamagawa, Sawanoi-en (澤乃井園, Sawanoi Garden), where visitors can sit, eat, enjoy sake and buy souvenirs.
