HOURAISEN ARCADIA II 2021 KIMOTO JUNMAI DAIGINJO

蓬莱泉　アルカディアII 2021　生酛純米大吟醸

Available in 720ml (with special gift box)

Tasting Comment:

The brand name Houraisen refers to Utopia.
So ‘Arcadia’ is Houraisen’s new concept to create a super special Sake and to work with artists from around the world.
2021 is the second release after the first successful release in 2019.
The 2021 release is limited to 170 bottles, each with a serial number on the bottle.
The artist of this vintage is Tetsuya Aoyama, who is a local artist from Aichi prefecture.
This Sake is made with the very traditional Sake-making method called Kimoto.
Sake made with the Kimoto method generally has much more complexity with clean acidity and layers of flavours.
Noble attempt with this Sake is that it is matured in new French oak for 1 month to add unique and interesting flavours and tone. Soft and rounded mouthfeel, well-balanced elements come from ageing.
All rice used for this Sake is grown by Houraisen locally in a small paddock without any chemicals used.
The rice is then polished down to 25% to create a supremely elegant Junmai Daiginjo.

Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji Rice, Sake Yeast.

ALC/VOL: 17%