Botanicals including double the amount of Yuzu normally used are macerated for 7 days prior to being distilled to extract as much flavour and oils from the botanicals.

Tanegashima-grown ``Gin no Sato'' rice suitable for sake brewing is polished to 65% and brewed only with rice, rice malt and water. We intentionally suppressed the gorgeous ginjo aroma and finished it with a deep taste and aroma that is typical of Japanese sake, which is perfect for drinking with meals. It has a mild, sweet and gentle aroma that enhances the taste of your meal. The deep richness that you can feel the sweetness and sourness of rice. You can enjoy the rich taste in various te

The Afuri series from Kikkawa Jozo is brewed with water from a rain-fed spring at the foot of Mount Afuri in Kanagawa. It is naturally harder than typical sake brewing water at 150ppm in equal parts Calcium and Magnesium. These nutrients allow for extremely low temperature fermentation to develop extra complexity. Founded in 1912, Kikkawa once made rich and dry sake. The 7th generation chief brewer Masanori Mizuno took over in 2012 changing focus to a complex, robust and aromatic style balanced by ancient acid production techniques. This is a pure rice sake with a beautiful rose-pink color made using the rare Tsurubara (rambling rose) flower yeast and pesticide-free cultivated ancient rice which is also rich in polyphenols and minerals. It has a gentle and smooth taste, making it suitable even for sake beginners. While it has a sweet and floral aroma, it also offers a clear aftertaste.. Serve chilled, serve with rich dishes or as you begin your afternoon.