"Hyakushi Senkai"—meaning Journey of Continuous Improvement—is the ultimate expression of Miho Imada's pursuit of excellence. Brewed from Hattanso, an heirloom Hiroshima rice lost to cultivation for more than a century before Imada revived it, this rare sake showcases the extraordinary elegance for which Hiroshima is renowned.
A delicate perfume of king melon and honeysuckle, with delicately savory notes of kumquat and sandalwood. On the palate it is opulent yet weightless — a velvety texture that only Hiroshima’s legendary soft water can produce — carrying refined notes of Earl Grey before a clean, precise finish.
A delicious pairing with Jamon iberico, caviar or lemon pasta.
Tech Details
- Alcohol:
- 15%
- Size:
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720ml
- Suggested Retail Price:
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$299
- UPC Code:
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835603007824
- Rice:
- Hattanso
- Seimaibuai:
- 28%
- Nihonshu-do:
- between 0 and +2
Imada Brewery
Fukucho’s female brewery owner, Miho Imada, is also the Toji – a rarity in Japan to have both jobs done by the same person.
- Miho-san’s passion and curiosity for sake brewing is truly amazing: to date she has revived a local heirloom rice that was out of use for hundreds of years, created her own hybrid yeast starter, and experimented with brewing sake using white koji.
- There are around 30 female tojis in Japan, but when Miho-san started brewing there were far fewer. Her extreme dedication to her craft encourages the future of women in this industry.
- Brewery Name:
- Imada Brewery
- Brewery Founded:
- 1868
- Toji (master brewer):
- Miho Imada
- Brewery Location:
- Hiroshima
- Brewery President:
- Miho Imada
