Kurosawa is a Japanese sake brand produced by Kurosawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture.

Kurosawa Sake Brewery is particular about its traditional "Kimoto-zukuri" method, which is a labor-intensive method that takes twice as long as usual to cultivate yeast.

This traditional method produces a robust sake with a deep, rich flavor that has earned it high praise overseas.

Price of Kurosawa Junmai "80" : 720ml 2,600JPY , 1800ml 5,500JPY

What is Kurosawa Junmai "80"?

In an age where highly refined rice is the norm, this sake is made using a "kimoto" method that deliberately chooses not to polish the rice and instead uses only 20% refinement.

It is well known for its rich flavor, which combines the umami of the rice with the full-bodied taste derived from the "kimoto" extract.

Taste characteristics of Kurosawa Junmai "80"(sweetness, sourness, depth of flavor, aroma, suitable temperature)

It has a sticky fruity aroma like ripe pear and a subtle aroma of spices and iodine.

It is recommended to drink it warm.

Characteristics of the brewery

The Kurosawa brand sake brewery is "Kurosawa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd." (official website: https://kurosawa.biz　Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9630sake/), located in Sakuho-machi Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture.

Located at the top of the Chikuma River in the foothills of the Northern Yatsugatake Mountains, the brewery takes advantage of the nature and water nurtured by one of the most prominent plateaus in the country, 800m above sea level, to produce flavorful sake.

The water used in brewing is underground water from the Chikuma River, and the raw rice is "Miyama Nishiki" from Nagano Prefecture and "Hitogokochi" from Minamisaku, and the brewery is committed to using local produce and even polishes the rice in-house.

Kurosawa Sake Brewery is particular about its traditional "Kimoto-zukuri" method, which is a labor-intensive method that takes twice as long as usual to cultivate yeast. This traditional method produces robust sake with a deep, rich flavor that has earned it high praise overseas.

In addition to its own brand of sake, "Kurosawa," the company also produces brands such as "Izutsucho" and "Maruto."

Recommended dishes that go well with Kurosawa Junmai "80"

It is a versatile drink that goes well with any food, whether Japanese, Western, or Chinese, including fish and meat.

・Sake steamed clams

・Squid ink paella

・Sweet and sour pork with black vinegar

Reviews of Kurosawa Junmai "80"

”When chilled, it has a sweet aroma. My wife says it's banana. Moderate umami and sourness. I drink a fair amount of sake, and my wife doesn't drink much either, but we both feel that this is a delicious sake that we can enjoy.”(Man/60s)

"The aroma is a little refreshing. When you drink it chilled, it has a refreshing touch, a slight fizz, a direct rice flavor, and a slightly strong acidity that makes it very sharp. When you warm it up, the alcohol is noticeable, but the sharpness is removed and it becomes a more balanced taste that seeps into your body. It is a very sophisticated sake with a good rice flavor and acidity."(Man/50s)