Saïtama Prefecture
Asahara Shuzo is a family brewery located in Saïtama Prefecture, in the heart of the hills that precede the Chichibu mountains, northwest of Tokyo. It was founded in 1882 by Zenjiro Asahara when he was only 29 years old. Today Kenichi Asahara runs the factory, he is the representative of the 5th generation. The locality of Saïtama is a relatively new terroir in the production of sake and does not enjoy the same reputation as other more "classic" regions. A recent story that has prompted Asahara Shuzo to innovate a lot to gain attention. Today, it offers products with a strong character, worn by two very young Toji in their thirties. Dynamic brewers and, above all, trained directly by Kenichi Asahara, a master in the art of handling yeasts.
A beautiful nose, with notes of tropical fruits, pineapple, lychee. It keeps a lively mineral structure with freshness on the palate and a smooth background. Staying on a fruit feeling, it ends on a bitter touch, clear and pleasant. A fruity sake, rich in umami 琵琶のさざ浪 無濾過純米 伝統ラベル...
Sake compositions - accessories
Kawasemi Japanese sake in 30cl format, accompanied by a pretty service consisting of a carafe (tokkuri) and two sake bowls (chokos). A cute and elegant little set to please your friends and family. Packaged in a cardboard gift box. 30cl - alc. 14.8% vol.
In classic 72cl format, the three essential references if you want to discover sake or help people discovering it around you: Kawasemi, Koï Koï and Sayori (to be tasted in this order!) 3 SAKES 72cl Kawasemi -Koï Koï - Sayori
In small formats of 30cl, here are three essential references if you want to discover sake or help around you people to discover sake in the best way : Kawasemi, Koï Koï and Sayori (to be tasted in this order !) 3 SAKES 30cl Kawasemi - Koï Koï - Sayori
Sake compositions - accessories
A set consisting in a bottle of Japanese sake Musashino Daïginjo from Asahara Shuzo brewery, and a porcelain Kihara Gen sake set. Serve sake in the best of ways with this elegant composition. An ideal gift! 1 BOTTLE 72cl - 1 CARAFE - 2 SAKE BOWLS Musashino Daïginjo - Kihara Gen
Sake compositions - accessories
Educational and delicious composition ! One bottle of Fukucho Junmai sake from Imada Shuzo brewery and Nicolas Baumert's wonderful book about Japanese sake (in French only). To discover or offer sake lovers who want to know more. 1 BOTTLE 72cl - 1 BOOK Fukucho Junmaï - Book Nicolas Baumert, Sake, une exception...
Kawasemi is a fresh tasting, subtile sake which reveals floral and fruity tones of ripe apples, pears and litchis as well as spices. This character develops in fruit juices and opens up to more cereal flavours. Its final taste is slightly acidic that leaves your palette fresh and open. Rich, fruity, ideal for apertif. To discover and share !<br...
Kawasemi is a fresh tasting, subtile sake which reveals floral and fruity tones of ripe apples, pears and litchis as well as spices. This character develops in fruit juices and opens up to more cereal flavours. Its final taste is slightly acidic that leaves your palette fresh and open. Rich, fruity, ideal for apertif. To discover and share !<br...
A very delicate nose and extremely subtile, a typical Ginjo. Discrete and refreshing aromas of fruits with white flesh such as melons, peaches. Clean and suave in your mouth with notes of white flowers. The persisting aromas are peaches and melons that are slightly acidic. Finishing off very discretely full of freshness. Delicate, subtle,...
A very delicate nose and extremely subtile, a typical Ginjo. Discrete and refreshing aromas of fruits with white flesh such as melons, peaches. Clean and suave in your mouth with notes of white flowers. The persisting aromas are peaches and melons that are slightly acidic. Finishing off very discretely full of freshness. Delicate, subtle,...
A variation around classic umeshu, Kokutou Umeshu is made by Asahara Shuzo on a basis of Japanese black sugar. Silky and unctuous, with notes of black sugar, honey, cereals, and a beautiful dominance of plum. To enjoy on ice or to use as a base for cocktails. A black sugar based umeshu 黒糖梅酒...
Maekake is the traditional apron of the sake brewer, and each brewery has its own. Always blue in color, it is a five century tradition. Here is the one of Asahara Shuzo brewery, in the locality of Saïtama. The classic Maekake Asahara Shuzo sake brewery
