OKU NO KAMI JUNMAI NAKATORI 屋守 純米無調整 中取り火入れ 720ml

Brewed by Toyoshima Shuzo (豊島屋酒造) in Tokyo, Oku no Kami Junmai Nakatori (屋守 純米 無調整 中取り 火入れ) represents the brewery’s pursuit of purity and precision.
“Nakatori” refers to the middle portion of the sake pressing — considered the most balanced and flavourful cut — bottled here with no blending or adjustment (Mujōsei 無調整).

This pasteurised (Hi-ire) sake offers a graceful balance of fruit, umami, and acidity, with aromas of ripe pear, steamed rice, and a hint of melon. On the palate, it’s silky yet structured, showing depth without heaviness — a hallmark of the Oku no Kami series, prized by Tokyo’s top izakaya and sake bars.

Tasting Profile:

• 🍶 Style: Junmai (Nakatori – Middle Press / Hi-ire – Pasteurised)

• 💧 Prefecture: Tokyo, Japan

• 🌾 Rice: Gohyakumangoku (五百万石)

• 🔹 Polishing Ratio: 55 %

• 🔸 ABV: 16 %

• 🌡️ Best Served: Chilled (10 – 15 °C) or slightly warmed (40 °C)

• 🍱 Pairing: Grilled mackerel, yakitori, Japanese hotpot, or sushi

Why It Stands Out:

• 🌾 Nakatori (中取り) — only the purest, most balanced portion of the press used

• 🔥 Hi-ire (火入れ) — pasteurised for stability while retaining fresh vibrancy

• 🇯🇵 Brewed by Toyoshima Shuzo, one of Tokyo’s most respected sake makers

• 🍈 Clean fruit aroma, rich umami, and a long, elegant finish

• ✨ Unblended and unadjusted (Mujōsei) — pure expression of rice and water