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SAKE Tasting at Nikkei Matsuri 2021

Japanese Sake tasting event

The authentic family-friendly Japanese summer festival, Nikkei “NATSU” Matsuri, will be held on September 4th and 5th, 2021.

We, SABC members, will set up a booth for SAKE tasting! Please come and join this family-related event at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC V5E 4M7).

*The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19 years. Please bring 2 forms of your photo ID.

Zuiyo - from Kumamoto

Kissho Zuiyo Ginjo Sake

Elegant Ginjo aroma with a mild finish. 

Type: GINJO
Volume: 1800ml
Alcohol: 15.0%
Rice milling: 58%
Sake Meter Value: +5.0
Acidity: 1.0

Zuiyo Junmai Sake

This Zuiyo junmai sake is mild and mellow at first, then the dry character emerges with a nice acidity level. 

Type: JUNMAI
Volume: 30ml
Alcohol: 15.2%
Rice milling: 63%
Sake Meter Value: +5.0
Acidity: 1.5

Koikawa Shuzo - From Yamagata

Tokubetsu Junmai Amabie Label

Amabie is a mythical monster in Japan. It is said to ward off and bring hope to ending plagues. This limited label contains “The Wish for Ending the Pandemic”. Made by Satomi Ikezawa a famous Manga Artist.

Type: TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 15.3%
Rice milling: 55%
Sake Meter Value: +5.0
Acidity: 1.4

NANBU BIJIN- From Iwate

NANBUBIJIN TOKUBETSU JUNMAI

Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junma won “the Champion Sake of 2017” at IWC International Wine Challenge.

Type: JUNMAI
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 15.5%
Rice milling: 55%
Sake Meter Value: +4.0
Acidity: 1.5

Yuzu Sake (No Sugar Added)

Using 100% of “Northern Yuzu” from Rikuzen-takata, Iwate prefecture, which has been carefully squeezed by hand. 

Type: YUZU + JUNMAI
Volume: 360ml
Alcohol: 9.0%
Rice milling: 65%
Sake Meter Value: -4.0
Acidity: 2.5

Dewanosato- From Yamagata

Yukimegami 48

Yukimegami is a new brand of sake rice that is cultivated locally in Yamagata. Silky smooth and elegant aroma.

Type: JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 16.0%
Rice milling: 48%
Sake Meter Value: -3.0
Acidity: 1.3

TOBIROKU NIGORI SPARKLING

The cloudy sparkling ginjo sake, TOBIROKU, has fruity and milky yogurt aromas. Enjoy refreshing and zippy with a dry finish. 

Type: SPARKLING NIGORO GINJO
Volume: 720ml / 1800ml
Alcohol: 15.0%
Rice milling: 50%
Sake Meter Value: -3.0
Acidity: 1.5

CHOYA- From OSAKA

HONKAKU UMESHU

Umeshu is a traditional Japanese liqueur made from ume fruit. Made with 100% of Ume from Kishu region. Enjoy chilled & straight, on-the-rocks, or mixed with juice.

Type: UMESHU
Volume: 1800ml
Alcohol: 10.0%

UJI GREEN TEA UMESHU

Great combination of CHOYA UMESHU with the premium green tea leaves from Uji in Kyoto. Serve it well chilled or with ice. You might also like to try it with hot water.

Type: UMESHU
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 7.5%

KIRISHIMA - From MIYAZAKI

KURO – KIRISHIMA

Shochu is a distilled liquor. Kuro Kirishima is a honkaku shochu made from Kogane Sengan, a type of sweet potato harvested in southern Kyushu, and Kirishima Rekka-sui, a pure and mineral-rich subterranean water with a crisp taste. 

Type: SHOCHU
Volume: 900ml
Alcohol: 25.0%