Description
Established in 1751, Fukuju is located in Kobe, once known as Nada, which has a long history and is famous for the quality of their Sake. The region around Kobe is still known as Nada in the ‘sake world’ and is the #1 region in Japan for the production of Sake, producing about 25% of Sake in Japan.
The name Fukuju is derived from one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology, Fukurokuju, which means happiness(fuku), wealth (roku), and longevity (ju). Fukuju is a relatively small brewery, making artisan and craft sake.
Current owner Mr Kubota is the 14th generation of the Yasufuku family.
This is a classic example of Nada Junmai Style due to local hard water (more mineral contents in natural water used for sake). Medium body with lots of stone fruits such as peach and white nectar. Clean and refreshing with dryness. Good acidity at finish.
Food Suggestion: Variety of foods including oyster to meat pie, fish and chips, Wagyu steak, chicken schnitzel and Pizza.
Ingredients: Rice, Koji Rice
ABV%: 15%
VOL: 720ML
