SAWAYA MATSUMOTO SHHARI GOHYKUMANGOKU 澤屋まつもと 守破離 五百万石 720ml

Brewed by Matsumoto Shuzo (松本酒造) in Fushimi, Kyoto, Shuhari Gohyakumangoku (守破離 五百万石) represents the heart of the brewery’s acclaimed “Shuhari” series — a philosophy derived from the martial arts concept of 守破離 (Shu-Ha-Ri), meaning “to learn, break, and transcend tradition.”

Crafted with Gohyakumangoku rice (五百万石) polished to 65%, this sake expresses Kyoto’s soft water and graceful balance. It opens with gentle aromas of green apple, rice bran, and citrus zest, followed by a smooth, dry palate with fine minerality and elegant acidity. The result is a clean, food-friendly sake that reflects both the rice’s character and the subtle terroir of Fushimi.

Tasting Profile:

• 🍶 Style: Junmai (Terroir Series)

• 🌾 Rice: Gohyakumangoku (五百万石)

• 💧 Prefecture: Kyoto, Japan

• 🔹 Polishing Ratio: 65 %

• 🔸 ABV: 15 %

• 🌡️ Best Served: Chilled (8 – 12 °C) or slightly warm (40 °C)

• 🍱 Pairing: Sushi, yakitori, grilled vegetables, or Kyoto-style cuisine

Why It Stands Out:

• 🌾 Crafted from Niigata-grown Gohyakumangoku rice for crisp structure

• 💧 Brewed with Kyoto’s famously soft water — smooth and delicate

• 🇯🇵 Part of the Shuhari series — exploring rice terroir and brewing philosophy

• ✨ Clean, mineral-driven, and perfectly balanced for refined food pairings