Joto Chikurin Fukamari Junmai 720 ML

Introduction

This sake is made by the Marumoto Brewery, founded in 1867 in Okayama Prefecture at the base of the Chikurin mountains. It is an estate-grown sake, using 100% Yamada Nishiki rice grown by the brewers. They grow their rice according to high ecological standards, favoring high quality over high yields. The Chikurin mountains are also home to the largest astrophysical observatory in Japan. For the same reason Okayama is known for its high-quality rice and produce, it is also perfect for stargazing; called The Land of Sunshine, Okayama boasts some of the highest number of clear days in Japan.
Fukamari Junmai is made in a unique solera-like aging process developed by 6th generation President and Toji, Niichiro Marumoto. Each bottle is a blend of new and 3-8 years aged sake. This process adds incredible depth and flavor to the finished sake. Inspired by deep field long-lasting observations of space, Marumoto san explores how time and history reveal new flavors and traits in the sake.