Nakadori 35 - Pride of the Seashore, Isojiman Junmai Daiginjo

Tasting Notes

The pinnacle of sake making from this legendary producer, Isojiman Masterpiece is crafted with extraordinary care using special in-house yeast propagated on seaweed, adding a unique salinity. This sake features notes of herbs and tropical fruit, balanced by a saline finish that evokes the sensation of a splash of seawater on rocks. Made from AAA rated Yamada Nishiki rice grown in the Akitsu region of Tojo, which is considered the greatest premium sake rice in the world. The koji used in this sake is developed for 70 hours, almost double the standard 40 hours for conventional sake, resulting in an intricate and expressive character. The pressing is done carefully in a traditional fune wooden box press, with only the finest portion, the nakadori, used.

Overview

Food Pairings: Pairs beautifully with a variety of seafood, making it one of the greatest seafood pairing sake ever made.

Specifications

Region: Shizuoka

Rice: Grade A Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo, milled to 35%

Yeast: Isojiman House Yeast

Water: Medium soft well water from Mount Aino

Sake Meter Value (SMV): +4

Acidity: 1.3

ABV: 15-16%

Size: 720ml