Hyakujyuro - Junmai Ginjo COSMOS

The aroma is reminiscent of gorgeously blooming white flowers.
The glossy texture leads to a gentle sweetness that is tightened by
fresh acidity . The finish is slightly bitter and airy.

The Japanese name for this sake, Hyaku-ju-ro, comes from a popular kabuki actor who lived in nearby Kakamigahara city. In 1912 he made a donation of 1200 cherry trees to line the banks of the city’s Sakai River. It is now a tradition for people to gather at one of the city parks on the banks of the river to see the cherry blossoms’ annual bloom. Jidai was brewed to honour Hyaku-ju-ro’s generous gesture. The label on the bottles reflects the makeup worn by kabuki actors.

Founded in 1920 by Hayashi Eiichi, the multi-award winning Hayashi Honten brewery  just west of Kakamigahara City prides itself on 'remembering the old while embracing the new'. This philosophy guides their sake brewing: they are young, dynamic and hugely innovative yet everything is still done by hand. Their water comes from a 100m deep well fed by the clear waters of the Nagara River, which has been named one of the three most clear-flowing rivers in Japan.