The handmade, pale golden bottle is made to look like a trophy to honor the victory of life. Taking a sip of Born “Dreams Come True” definitely feels like you’ve won something! A nose of sweet elegant mix of white flowers is achieved by their in-house KATO9 yeast. This sake has their signature luscious texture with a hint of cotton candy, peach and pear on the palate.
Born is brewed in Fukui Prefecture in the Hokuriku region.
Katoukichibee Shouten
Fukui Prefecture
Originally operating as a money exchange business and very deeply involved in the affairs of the community, in 1860 the village headman and founder became involved in sake brewing. For eleven generations, they have carried the Kichibee name, and in 1866 registered the name as a trademark. In Sanskrit, “Born” is translated roughly as purity/striking truth and represents the brewery’s strong belief in second changes and karmic rewards for hard work. In the beginning of the Showa era, the emperor used Born sake for Japan’s ceremonies, festivals, and guests as Japan’s representative brand.
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