This is a limited edition release of the first run of sake immediately after the filtration process has started. This is named Arabashiri, and this special sake is bottled separately and delivered to sake stores in Japan that support the local craft of sake / Jizake. The arrival in Australia of this limited edition is the first international export for this type of Taiheizan sake from Kodama Sake Brewery. The sake range has a very interesting label which details every facet of production including tank number, rice type, rice polishing ratio, alcohol strength, acidity, production month, classification, yeast type, sake meter value and amino value. This is very interesting data for those who like to dig deeper or compare with other sake in the range.

This sake has a combination of fresh and funky notes on the nose with green pear, kiwi and green grass plus brown mushroom and green apple skin. The Special Brew Shirakami is made with Akita Kimoto method and has a vibrant juicy palate which is medium sweet and has voluptuous, rich intensity showing a fruit forward character.

• Brewery: KODAMA SAKE BREWERY
• Region: Akita
• Classification: Junmai Kimoto Arabashiri Muroka Nama (unpasteurised)
• %ALC/VOL: 15%
• Net Volume: 720ml, 1.8L
• Rice: Miyamanishiki
• Rice Polishing Ratio: 59%
• SMV (Sake Meter Value): +1.5
• Serve: Cold | Chilled
• Matching Food: Crab, Scallops, Seafood Hotpot, Sea Urchin/Uni, Salmon Roe