{"product_id":"sake-azumarikishi-nama-honjozo","title":"Sake Azumarikishi Nama Honjozo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSake Azumarikishi Nama Honjozo – Shimazaki Shuzo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzumarikishi Nama Honjozo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unpasteurized (\u003cem\u003eNama\u003c\/em\u003e) sake of the \u003cstrong\u003eTokubetsu Honjozo\u003c\/strong\u003e style, produced by the historic brewery \u003cstrong\u003eShimazaki Shuzo\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1849 in Tochigi Prefecture. The name \u003cem\u003eAzuma Rikishi\u003c\/em\u003e literally means \u003cstrong\u003e\"Sumo Wrestler of the East\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tribute from the second generation of producers to the family’s great passion for sumo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokubetsu Honjozo Nama — unpasteurized sake with a minimal addition of pure alcohol that enhances its aromas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19% vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 cl can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimazaki Shuzo, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan (founded in 1849)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOgawa Yeast (No. 10):\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a fresh, fruity profile rich in aromatic nuances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice Polishing Ratio (Seimaibuai):\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% — higher than the average for classic Honjozo (usually 70%), for exceptional quality and aromatic clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 18cl can protects the sake from light and preserves its original freshness intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate umami balanced by a fresh fruity aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a persistent aftertaste and a pleasant, soft sweetness in the finish. Being a \u003cem\u003eNama\u003c\/em\u003e (raw, unpasteurized) product, its flavor tends to evolve in the glass after opening, revealing a progressively rounder and more complex taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ideal Moment to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAzumarikishi Nama Honjozo is perfect for a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-style aperitif\u003c\/strong\u003e or as an accompaniment to \u003cstrong\u003esushi, sashimi, tempura, fresh cheeses, and delicate dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 18cl can makes it ideal for convenient consumption, even on the go. Serve it at \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a small glass or a traditional sake cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder it now on \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maltese.beer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — shipping throughout Italy in 24–48h. The sake of the wrestler of the East, in a can to take anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimazaki Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Lattina 18 cl","offer_id":55569032741240,"sku":"SSCL001","price":8.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/sakeazumarikisgi_84cf09e9-700f-4822-9231-f0749cc7fe4b.webp?v=1779890064","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/sake-azumarikishi-nama-honjozo","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}