Gokyo - Five - Blue Gin no Iroha This sake set includes Hotarude

This sake set includes Hotarude Katakuchi With Mica Gold Rim and Hotarude Cup With Mica Gold Rim

The very fine sediments in this bottle are hand pressed

By using this rice and kumamotoyeast the brewers craft a sake with a polished aroma and easy-going finish that lifts up the flavors in most foods it is paired with

the sweet and creamy Kurosawa “Nigori” from Nagano Prefecture known for mountains

Hinohikari table rice provides ample umami with underlying sweetness

Gokyo - Five - Blue Gin no Iroha This sake set includes HotarudeThanks to our friends at Sake Revolution podcast, we know that the Z on the label expresses five, or the Japanese go (perhaps also the kanji ). There are six sake in the Five series, all of which are fermented in large wooden fermentation containers called kioke, and made in the orthodox kimoto method. Gokyo Five Blue is the refreshing summer version available in limited quantities. Enjoy!