Produced in Akita by the Saiya Brewery, makers of Yuki No Bosha, this is a favorite among locals of the region. Yuri is the name of the local area of Honjo-shi and Masamune is an old term for Japanese sake.

Tasting notes

This sake is mellow and rustic and has a firm structure, which makes it enjoyable at a range of temperatures, from chilled to warm. Its nutty and earthy notes are balanced by an underlying fruitiness and it complements grilled meats, stews and fish.

Technical notes

Seimaibuai: 68% Nihonshudo: +2.5 Acidity: 1.3 Amino Acidity: 1.0 Rice: Hitomibore Yeast: House Yeast Shubo Method: Sokujo Pressing: Yabuta Filtration: Charcoal filtration Pasturization: Pasteurized in tank, bottled while sake is still warm Alcohol Percentage: 16%