Chiyo Shimomine Moromi Cho Karakuchi Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu

Origin: Nara Prefecture, Japan
Rice: Yamadanishiki
Polish: 70%
Yeast: Strain #9

If you're looking for something dry, this is it. A well-balance dry sake which a light freshness, making it an incredibly drinkable and versatile sake. Notes of honeysuckle and lemon, with fresh green herbs.

Chiyo Shuzo is run by Tetsuya Sakai. The Shinomine range of sake from Chiyo is named after the Shinomine mountain range not far from the brewery. Sakai-san’s focus with the Shinomine range is to craft balanced and acid-driven sake that showcases the rice type along with the ability to age gracefully. Unpasteurised, undiluted.