Kizakura “Hana Kizakura”
Kyoto prefecture
Reminiscent of cherry blossoms
This sake is made using rice, koji mold, water and yeast that is extracted from yellow cherry blossoms. One sniff of Hana Kizakura will make you feel like you’re walking through a cherry tree orchard. Let the sweetness cool your senses like a light spring breeze. An ease to drink, making it just right for sake beginners.
Characteristics
| Brand | Kizakura |
| Brewery | Kizakura |
| Category | Junmai Ginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Koshihikari |
| Yeast variety | Flower yeast (kizakura) |
| Alcohol | 12.0% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | -8.0 |
| Acidity | 1.1 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Kizakura is made in Kyoto prefecture in the Kinki region.
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Tasting Notes
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Flower
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Apple
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
Kizakura
Kizakura was founded in Kyoto in 1926 and is most famous for its company character depicted as the river monster “kappa” in TV commercials. The company motto is “Our first principle is quality.” This is the attitude that they have championed as they continue to strive to develop sake products for every aspect of their customers’ lives. Kizakura has become a nationally-reknowned brand and continues to produce innovative sake to reach wider audiences.
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