Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake 720mL

Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake

Junmai Sake (Organic) | Japan (Hyōgo Prefecture, Nada region) | USDA & EU Certified Organic | Rice Polishing Ratio 70% | Alcohol 14.5% ABV | SMV +5, Acidity 1.5 | Rice: Organic California Calrose

Process & Profile

Hakutsuru Organic Junmai is brewed using 100% organic rice and koji, incorporating water from the famed Mount Rokkō spring. All aspects—ingredients, brewing, aging, and bottling—adhere to strict USDA and EU organic certification standards. With a rice polishing ratio of 70%, this sake delivers a clean, light-bodied, dry-leaning profile. It is traditionally double-pasteurized and pressed using the Yabuta method.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright citrus, subtle rice sweetness, and earthy undertones

• Palate: Dry and crisp with light umami—a balance of bran, toasted bread, and a smooth, clean character

• Finish: Refreshingly light and clean, suitable for serving chilled, at room temperature, or gently warmed

What Makes It Special

• Fully USDA & EU organic certified, ensuring purity across every production stage

• Made from Organic California Calrose rice, curated for consistency and flavor

• Holds an SMV of +5 and acidity of 1.5, offering a pleasantly dry and invigorating taste

• Produced in Nada, Hyōgo, a region celebrated for its ideal sake-brewing climate and heritage

• Marked gluten-free and vegan-friendly, expanding its appeal to varied preferences

How to Enjoy

Best served chilled (about 10°C) to emphasize its crisp citrus and umami notes, or slightly warmed to soften its dryness and highlight toasty aromas. Excellent with fried dishes like fried chicken, burgers, fish & chips, or soy-based cuisine.

FAQ

1. What makes Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake organic?
   It is certified organic (USDA & EU), using only organic rice, water, yeast, koji, and following an organic-certified production and bottling process.

2. What is the ABV of Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake?
   It is bottled at 14.5% ABV.

3. How does Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake taste?
   It offers light citrus, earthy and umami notes, with a dry, clean palate and a refreshing finish.

4. What are the technical specifications of Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake?
   It has a rice polishing ratio of 70%, SMV +5, acidity 1.5, and is double-pasteurized, pressed by Yabuta.

5. What occasions pair best with Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Japanese Sake?
   It pairs wonderfully with fried and savory dishes, soy-based cuisine, or enjoyed chilled or slightly warmed on its own.