Kikusui “Funaguchi” (3-pack)
Niigata Prefecture
$24.00
Start the night with a Funaguchi
Prepare yourself for an experience when you open up a cold Funaguchi. With a rich taste and and honey tone, it's no wonder this sake has held constant popularity in Japan. Not being subjected to pasteurization or blending makes this sake viscous, and gives it a strong, full-bodied flavor to match its slightly higher than average alcohol content. Drink to quench your thirst as you sit pool-side, or as the first toast of a great night.characteristics
Category
Others
Subcategories
Nama, Genshu, Honjozo
Taste Profile
Rich & Sweet
Alcohol
19.0%
RPR?
70%
SMV?
-4.0
Acidity?
1.7
Values listed are at the time of production.
Serving Temperature
Recommended
Not Recommended
Region
Kikusui is brewed in Niigata Prefecture in the Hokuriku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
- Honey
- Pineapple
- Coconut
Recommended Pairing
- Meat
Kikusui Brewing Company
Kikusui Brewing Company
Niigata Prefecture
With 130 years of history on their shoulders, the Kikusui Brewing Company of Niigata Prefecture built themselves up from the bottom. The name “Kikusui” is a reference to a Noh theatre play, wherein the dew (sui) from the petals of chrysanthemums (kiku) grant eternal life. In 2004, they established the Kikusui Sake Research Institute in an effort to both raise the bar on the quality of their offerings and wrestle with concepts such as enjoyment of sake and sake culture. They are proud to produce “Funaguchi”—Japan’s first commercially available nama (unpasteurized) sake.
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