Sake Azumarikishi Nama Honjozo

Sake Azumarikishi Nama Honjozo – Shimazaki Shuzo

Azumarikishi Nama Honjozo is an unpasteurized (Nama) sake of the Tokubetsu Honjozo style, produced by the historic brewery Shimazaki Shuzo, founded in 1849 in Tochigi Prefecture. The name Azuma Rikishi literally means "Sumo Wrestler of the East" — a tribute from the second generation of producers to the family’s great passion for sumo.

Technical Features

• Style: Tokubetsu Honjozo Nama — unpasteurized sake with a minimal addition of pure alcohol that enhances its aromas
• Alcohol Content: 19% vol.
• Format: 18 cl can
• Producer: Shimazaki Shuzo, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan (founded in 1849)
• Ogawa Yeast (No. 10): provides a fresh, fruity profile rich in aromatic nuances
• Rice Polishing Ratio (Seimaibuai): 60% — higher than the average for classic Honjozo (usually 70%), for exceptional quality and aromatic clarity
• Packaging: the 18cl can protects the sake from light and preserves its original freshness intact

Tasting Notes

On the palate, it expresses a delicate umami balanced by a fresh fruity aroma, with a persistent aftertaste and a pleasant, soft sweetness in the finish. Being a Nama (raw, unpasteurized) product, its flavor tends to evolve in the glass after opening, revealing a progressively rounder and more complex taste.

The Ideal Moment to Drink It

Azumarikishi Nama Honjozo is perfect for a Japanese-style aperitif or as an accompaniment to sushi, sashimi, tempura, fresh cheeses, and delicate dishes. The 18cl can makes it ideal for convenient consumption, even on the go. Serve it at 10–12°C in a small glass or a traditional sake cup.

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