Shirasugi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Founded in 1777)
Karakurenai no SHIRAKIKU 720ml
- Japan (JP)
- Australia (AU)
＜Autumn Sake is Here! A Smooth, Rich Local Sake from Kyotango＞
Shirasugi Shuzo brews all of its sake using edible table rice. This seasonal sake is made with Koshihikari rice grown in the Tango region. Carefully matured across the seasons, it has developed a smooth, mellow and full-bodied character, with a gentle richness that spreads across the palate.
＜Our Staff’s Recommendation＞
The autumn release from SHIRAKIKU, a hugely popular sake at our Tsukiji store, has arrived!
Delicious served chilled or warmed, this is a wonderfully versatile sake that can be enjoyed in any season.
- Cheese & Dairy
- Desserts & Sweets
- Salt-Grilled, Braised & Foil-Wrapped
- Rich in Umami / Umami-forward
- Ideal for Beginners
- Best Served Chilled / Enjoy Chilled
- Best Served Warm / Enjoy Hot
- Tango-grown Koshihikari
Specific name,Junmai
Volume,720ml
Alcohol content,15.2%
Rice polishing ratio (koji rice),60
Sake Meter Value,−10
Acidity,2.2Amino acid value,
Special Note,
Address: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyōtango City
Founded in 1777, Shirasugi Brewery is located in Kyotango City in northern Kyoto Prefecture. The brewery is highly regarded for its innovative approach to sake brewing, including its commitment to producing sake with all rice koji and all white rice, techniques that highlight the true character of the grain. Shirasugi is particularly famous for pioneering the use of table rice—such as Koshihikari and Milky Queen from the Tango region—to craft sake with exceptional softness, clarity, and a gentle sweetness. Its flagship “Shirakiku” series showcases a unique balance of tradition and creativity, earning the brewery strong recognition among sake enthusiasts across Japan.
