Pale straw color. The nose is very expressive and robust with scents of sweet and dry rice with subtle tropical fruit notes in support. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a rich, multilayered Sake with depth and complexity. Ideal with assertive dishes, this gem will not shrivel.
Sake of the muroka genshu variety (non-charcoal filtered, cask-strength) is typically only available to brewery staff. This muroka genshu made from Koshi No Shizuku, a crossbreed of Hyogo Kita Nishiki and Miyama Nishiki sake rice is rich and full-bodied. Because it is non-charcoal filtered, it is naturally lightly hued. Pairs well with hearty cuisine.
Koshi No Iso Brewery was founded in 1909 along the ocean coast of Echizen in Fukui Prefecture. Post-War, the brewery was relocated approximately 30km inland. Founded in an area bountiful with seafood from the Sea of Japan, much of Koshi No Iso’s flavor profile reflects the terroir of the coastal village. To this day a family-operated brewery, Koshi No Iso is a small batch producer that focuses only on non-fortified pure rice sake. In 1998, the brewery began beer production efforts focused on using only locally-sourced Fukui Prefecture malt and applying sake brewing principles such as non-charcoal filtration to its production.
