Matsuura Shuzo was founded in 1772 in the mountain town of Yamanaka Onsen, famed for centuries for its hot spring baths and dedicated craftspeople. Under the guidance of 14th-generation owner-brewmaster Fumiaki Matsuura, they have developed an understated but compelling style of sake known for subtle aromas, clean, clear flavors and a structure with strength and backbone that is sought after by connoisseurs. Primarily only enjoyed locally in Ishikawa and at a select number of restaurants in Tokyo, we are lucky to see a bit of Shishi no Sato sake in the US.
This beautifully dry and spicy sake is slightly nutty with notes of pear and almond. It pairs beautifully with the “mountain cuisine” of rural Ishikawa, smoky dishes of grilled game meats, miso based stews, braised daikon radish and river trout.
It's a “chokara” (super dry) sake in the Onigoroshi (“dry enough to kill a demon”) style.
-Importer's Notes
720ml