Niizawa Brewery | 新澤醸造店 (零響)

Reikyo Absolute 0 Junmai Daiginjo

$5,400.00 USD

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Tasting Notes

One of the rarest and most technically extraordinary sake expressions in modern brewing, crafted from rice polished below 1%, an achievement few breweries have ever reached.
Absolute 0 opens with delicate aromas of Asian pear, honeydew, and soft floral notes, carried by an almost weightless purity. As the sake aerates, faint hints of white blossom and gentle sweetness unfold. On the palate, the texture is silky and pristine, with subtle layers that glide across the tongue. The flavors evolve quietly into a whisper-soft finish, both contemplative and deeply refined.

The Precision of Time: To achieve the 0.85% polishing ratio, the rice underwent a continuous polishing process for over 200 hours. This isn't just sake; it's a testament to human patience and technical mastery. The flavor profile is defined by "absolute transparency"—a taste as pure as melting snow.

Specifications

Prefecture: Miyagi
Rice: Kura no Hana
Polish Ratio: 0.85% (one of the most highly polished sakes ever produced)
Water: Soft spring water from Mt. Zao
SMV: +1.4
Acidity: 1.4
ABV: 16%
Annual Production: 999 bottles
Packaging: Handcrafted wooden box using traditional Japanese joinery

Overview

Best enjoyed well-chilled to emphasize its clarity, purity, and exceptionally smooth texture. This sake’s subtle sweetness, feather-light body, and polished elegance pair beautifully with refined dishes that highlight delicacy over intensity. Exceptional alongside fluke sashimi, chilled poached lobster, or lightly seasoned Wagyu tataki, where the sake’s quiet sophistication enhances the natural sweetness and purity of each ingredient.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

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Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

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Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.