Tsukasabotan “Senchu Hassaku”
Kochi prefecture
Dry-lover's delight
The brewery that produces this sake, Tsukasabotan, has been favored for its dry sake for hundreds of years. Take one sip of this and you’ll know why. They’ve found a way to craft super dry sake that drinks clean and round, but gives a sharp, satisfying finish. From the creamy apple aroma to the beautifully balanced body, “Senchu Hassaku” is a great brew for those wanting to take a nose dive into dry sake.
Characteristics
| Brand | Tsukasabotan |
| Brewery | Tsukasabotan Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki, Akebono, Asahi no Yume |
| Yeast variety | Association No. 9 (Kumamoto Yeast) |
| Alcohol | 15.40% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | 8 |
| Acidity | 1.4 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Tsukasabotan is made in Kochi prefecture in the Shikoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Banana
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Seafood
Tsukasabotan Brewing Company
Founded in 1603 in the Tosa region, Tsukasabotan Brewing Company brews using subsoil water from the Niyodo River, a beautifully crystalline river that is well known in Japan. Ancient legend has it that sake brewed using this water was used as an offering to the...
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