Tsuchida 12 / 土田 12

Dry, Acidity
Umami
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Size: 720ml
Brewery: Tsuchida Shuzo, Gunma Prefecture
ABV: 12%
Rice: Rice from Gunma
Polish Rate: 90%
Production Method: Kimoto
Food Pairing: Good with a wide range of Japanese cuisine, sushi/sashimi, Kaiseki cuisine, Kappō cuisine.

Tsuchida 12 is a sake that effortlessly combines drinkability with rich flavor. With its modest alcohol content of 12%, it stands as a lighter option in the world of sake.

One of the inherent challenges of sake lies in its typically high alcohol content, which can sometimes overwhelm the palate. The weightiness of traditional sake can even be likened to a full meal in itself. To address this, one common solution is to dilute the sake with water, effectively lowering the alcohol content. However, this approach often sacrifices flavor, rendering the sake less appealing.

Tsuchida 12, on the other hand, was conceived with a distinct vision: to craft a sake that retains its flavor while offering a lighter experience. It achieves this by preserving the umami derived from the sake rice, striking a harmonious balance between drinkability and depth.