Akashi-Tai Japanese Sake - A Versatile and Complex Sake Unlike Any Other
Recently journalists were able to go on a “journey” and taste remarkable Sake from Akashai-Tai Sake! With the help of Sommelier Sarah Tracey and brand ambassador and manager of Akashi Sake Brewery Miho Komatsu, tasting Sake will never be the same.
Brand Ambassador and Manager of Akashi Sake Brewery- Miho Komatsu! Courtesy Photo
The hour-long master class was led by Miho who is a Sake Sommelier and holds a Grand Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She is also a WSET certified educator and teaches WSET Sake Level 1 and 3. Miho discussed the Artisan Sake which is made from the Akashi Sake Brewery. They have been producing the finest Sake since 1856.
We were able to test three sakes: Junmai Daiginjo Genshu, Honjozo (Tokubetsu), and Daiginjo Genshu
Sarah Tracey Graciously Walked Viewers Through Each Sake! Courtesy Photo
Honjozo is a light sake that is perfect for a multi-course dinner. At first smell you’ll receive delicate notes of lemon, lime, and straw. Daiginjo Genshu is one of Akashi-Tais most iconic and finest sakes as it includes the sweetness of Yamada Nishiki rice. With Daiginjo Genshu sake consumers will receive delicate aromas of white flowers and subtle notes of honey – delivering a dry finish. The final, Junmai Daiginjo Genshu is considered the “grand cru” and has an extra-long brewing process. Complte with aromas of melon, lemon, sage, and bitter orange this high-quality and refined sake is a keeper!
In 1917, the Yonezawas moved from being rice brookers to distilling a traditional local rice liqueur, shochu. “My mission is to make artisan sakes with character. Joyfully exuberant, generous, and open-hearted sakes,” states Kimio Yonezawa 4th generation Master Toji. Yonezawa has been handed the reins of the brewery since 1999.
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Akashi-Tai sake is in a league of it’s own! Each Sake has a completely different process and delivers a different aroma and tasting notes.
Sake’s from Akashi-Tai were outstanding! Not only were the flavor profiles extremely complex Akashi-Tai sake provides a sake that is versatile and easily to drink on any occasion.
