I bought Hokkaido sake Niseko.
This sake is made at a sake brewery in Kutchan town next to Niseko, which is famous for skiing.
This time, we will introduce the blue label, but there are also red, yellow, and purple labels, each of which is delicious.
“Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake” basic information
First, as basic information about “Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake” blue label, we will organize the brewery information and alcohol content.
NiseiKo shuzo Co., Ltd.
About NiseiKo shuzo Co., Ltd.
Brewery name | NiseiKo shuzo Co., Ltd. |
Location | Hokkaido |
Founded year | 1,916 |
Main product | Niseko , Kyogoku |
Niseko shuzo location
Niseko shuzo (Niseko Sake Brewery) is located in Kutchan Town, not Niseko Town.
Nearby is a park famous for its spring water, where you can get good quality water.
It is said that delicious water is necessary to make delicious sake.
Information on “Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake”
We will organize the information of this sake from the sake label and the official website.
Types of sake | Tokubetsu Junmai |
Rice polishing ratio | 60% |
Raw rice | ”Suisei” from Hokkaido |
Alcohol degree | 16% |
Shipment season | all year |
What is “Tokubetsu Junmai”
“Tokubetsu Junmai” is defined as follows under the Japanese Liquor Tax Act.
- Among junmai-shu or honjozo-shu, those that have particularly good flavor and color, and that are indicated on the containers or packaging of the sake by describing the raw materials used, the manufacturing method, and other objective matters.
- Junmai sake with a rice polishing ratio of 60% or less
This sake is called “special junmai” because the rice polishing ratio is 60%.
What is “Suisei”
“Suisei” is a variety of rice suitable for sake brewing made in Hokkaido.
“Suisei” in Japanese means comet.
Features and impressions of “Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake” (Review)
Characteristics of color and flavor of “Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake”
The photo was taken inside the blue tent.
The color of the sake is a very pale yellow.
The scent is gentle, sweet.
Characteristics of the taste of “Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake”
It has a strong Japanese taste.
The sweetness is light, but it has a firm flavor.
It’s light and easy to drink, so it’s best to drink it with a meal.
Summary
Thank you for reading to the end.
“Niseko Tokubetsu Junmai Sake” was light and easy to drink, making it the perfect sake to drink during a meal.
It is relatively easy to obtain at sake specialty stores in Hokkaido.
When you come to Niseko ski resort, it is a sake that you definitely want to drink.
Color variations
“Niseko” is the color of the label, and there are various types.
Collar | Sake classification | Rice type |
---|---|---|
blue | Tokubetsu Junmai sake | Suisei |
Yellow | Tokubetsu Junmai sake | Ginpu |
Red | Junmai Ginjo sake | Suisei |
Purple | Tokubetsu Junmai sake | Kitasizuku |
In addition to this, there are also seasonal limited items.
I hope that those who read this article will be able to meet more delicious sake.