Otokoyama Honten Co., Ltd. (Founded in 1912)
Biroku Junmai Ginjo Fuyumizutambo 720ml
This junmai ginjo sake embodies harmony between the environment and brewing, crafted using rice cultivated through the “Fuyumizutambo farming method” – a practice of nurturing rice in harmony with nature. This farming technique involves leaving paddy fields flooded throughout winter. It is renowned for enriching the fields by attracting migratory birds and microorganisms, resulting in robust, healthy rice grains. This bottle, ‘Biryoku Fuyumizutambo’, is crafted with generous use of that rice and refined through the meticulous ginjo brewing of Otokoyama Honten.
Poured into a glass, a composed ginjo aroma gently unfurls. On the palate, it impresses with a transparent flavour profile where soft umami harmonises with a crisp acidity. A clean, pure finish devoid of harshness and a gentle, rice-derived aftertaste linger pleasantly. This bottle expresses the vitality of rice nurtured within nature's cycle as a gentle and beautiful sake.
＜Staff Recommendation＞
A bottle where the soft umami of naturally cultivated rice is delightfully pronounced. Pairing it with sashimi or seasonal vegetable dishes further enhances the flavours of the ingredients.
- Dry / Rich
- For beginners
- Dry / Rich
- For beginners
- Sasanishiki
Specific name, Junmai Ginjo
Volume, 720 ml
Alcohol content, 16.0 %
Rice polishing ratio (koji rice), 55.0 %
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Address: Miyagi Prefecture
Founded in 1912, Otokoyama Honten is a long-established sake brewery located in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by the natural blessings of the Sanriku coast, the brewery crafts sake using pristine local water and high-quality rice—much of it grown by contract farmers within the region. Its well-known labels, including “Souten-den” and “Biroku,” embody a balance of tradition and modern craftsmanship. While rooted in classic ginjo brewing techniques, the brewery continues to innovate under the leadership of a younger generation of brewers. Otokoyama Honten is celebrated as a sake brewery that grows hand-in-hand with its community and expresses the unique character of Miyagi through its sake.
