Wakatake “Onikoroshi” Junmai Ginjo
Shizuoka prefecture
$40.00
Reborn a success
This sake was revived in 1975 using a recipe contained in an ancient local document as its base. It is said that travelers would drink this sake to warm themselves after crossing the cold waters of the Oi River. You can enjoy this sake’s subtle, sweet aroma without any river crossing. This aroma fades into fruity and floral flavors that become more dry as it goes down.
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Characteristics
| Brand | Wakatake |
| Brewery | Omuraya Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Ginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Ginginga |
| Yeast variety | Shizuoka (New 5) |
| Alcohol | 16.00% |
RPR | 55% |
SMV | 3 |
Acidity | 1.3 |
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Omuraya Brewing Company
Wakatake, Wakatake “Onikoroshi,” “Onna Nakase” and “Oniotome” are all brands of Omuraya Brewing Company, which was founded in 1832. This historic brewery is located on the Tokaido Road, where merchants and travelers often stayed due to Oi River floods. They pay particular attention to using quality ingredients, like so...
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