Rakufumai is a new sake brewing rice that was registered nationwide in 2014. It is a combination of the table rice strain "Dontokoi" and the sake brewing strain "Gohyakumangoku". Sake brewed from this locally cultivated strain has a light and airy quality that brings out the flavors of various spices and herbs to complements dishes. The label evokes the imagery of a dragonfly emerging with its wings at the end of summer, and the heart-shaped rice grains represent the hope of fruitful autumn to come.
Item Number: 10287
Package: 12/720 ml
Origin: Kanagawa, Japan
Brewery: Izumibashi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Alcohol Content: 16%
Nihonshudo: +4.0
Tasting Notes from Sake School of America Specialist:
The aroma is comprised of juicy yellow apples, strawberry, mint, anise, and herbaceous notes. On the palate, this sake has a round, ample, and broad mouthfeel. The matured flavors are layered and persistent, rounding off the acidity. Overall, this is a well-balanced and food-friendly sake!
