If you are looking for a perfect drink to close out your (hot, hot!) summer, then I think we have something very special for you. From the Tenzan Sake Brewery in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost island, comes this Shichida Natsujun Sake. At the head of the company is Kensuke Shichida, sixth generation owner. The brewery itself is located near the Tenzan mountains, which are famous for their hiking trails and hot springs (onsen). The natural spring water flowing from these mountains is pure and full of minerals and is a key ingredient in the sake the Shichida family produce.
Most sake producers will pasteurize their sake in a two-step process called Hiire (say: hee-EE-ray). Pasteurization in sake production kills bacterias, tones down the flavor (but not the quality) of the sake and helps to increase shelf life in both storage and transit. This sake is not pasteurized, so keep that in mind in case you have sensitivities. Also, make sure you keep this bottle on ice as you enjoy it to avoid early spoilage.
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Originally posted at Sake Social on September 20, 2020
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