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Fukuchitose “Toku” Old Virtue
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Fukuchitose “Toku” Old Virtue

Fukui prefecture

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Will make you hoot with joy

The creators of this sake, Tajima Brewing Company, specialize in the yamahai brewing method, and their continuous advancement has led to their sake taking on a unique flavor. While many yamahai sake have high acidity, this one is mellow with a delicious umami and rich rice essence. The label really tells you what to expect. With “Fukuchitose” meaning “happiness forever,” each sip brings a smile to your lips.

Characteristics

Brand Fukuchitose
Brewery Tajima Brewing Company
Category Junmai Ginjo
Subcategory Yamahai
Taste Profile Rich & Dry
Rice variety Koshi no Shizuku
Yeast variety Association No. 10 lineage (T2)
Alcohol 15.50%
RPR ? 55%
SMV ? 1.7
Acidity ? 1.6
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Fukuchitose “Toku” Old Virtue is cold (40-60°F), room temp (70°F) or warm (85-115°F).
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Region

Fukuchitose “Toku” Old Virtue - Fukui prefecture

Fukuchitose is made in Fukui prefecture in the Hokuriku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Orange

    Orange

  • Nutmeg

    Nutmeg

  • Cream

    Cream

Recommended Pairing

  • Seafood

    Seafood

  • Meat

    Meat

  • Cheese

    Cheese

Tajima Brewing Company

The Tajima Brewing Company has been producing top notch sake for a hundred years using the Yamahai method. The small team, made up of only four kurabito, or brewery workers, and the head brewmaster, works tirelessly to craft unique, unrivaled sake. The whole crew feels lucky to be part of such a special craft and culture, so their mascot is an owl, well known as a symbol of luck in Japan. Despite its small size, Tajima Brewing Company is proud to share sake and happiness with the world.

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