[Christmas] Give a surprising experience to that person who loves alcohol
Looking around the city, beautiful illuminations are shining, cheerful music is playing in storefronts, and it is the season to feel the arrival of Christmas.
At this time of year, many people are thinking about Christmas presents to give to their loved ones.
Why not give the gift of alcohol as a gift that is a little different from last year?
Colorful vintage sake is packed in beautiful slender bottles.
The taste is completely different from the "sake" I've had before. It has a complex flavor reminiscent of Western liquor.
During the gorgeous Christmas season, send a sparkling golden ``GOLD'' to your loved ones.
When you open the luxurious black box, what catches your eye is a jewel-like vintage sake wrapped in satin. Even before you pour it into the glass, your heart will be excited by its beauty.
〈Carefully selected aged sake recognized by the world〉
You'll be amazed not only by its appearance, but also by the flavor that comes out because it's been aged for over 10 years. Each brand has a flavor that is recognized by sommeliers around the world.
In 2011, three brands of "GOLD" won gold medals at the Feminalise World Wine Competition 2011 held in Paris, France. This competition has world-class female sommeliers and female chefs serving as judges, and is said to be one of the world's most well-known competitions, ranking among the top five in France, the home of wine.
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From here, we will introduce the unique brands included in "GOLD".
"1984 Iwanoi"
・Raw material rice: Koshihikari rice polishing ratio 60%
・Alcohol content: 14 degrees
・Normal temperature tank storage
・Brewer: Iwase Sake Brewery (founded in 1723, Onjuku Town, Chiba Prefecture)
When poured into a wine glass, it has a beautiful golden color. It is characterized by a refreshing scent reminiscent of Japanese citrus fruits and a gorgeous herbal scent. A rare type that allows you to enjoy rich fruit flavors and sharp acidity, as well as a mineral feel. It has a rich herb-like aroma and a hazelnut-like aroma. A masterpiece that will convince you that vintage sake is in a different category from new sake.
When we listened to feedback from customers at restaurants that have introduced ``1984 Iwanoi,'' we received comments such as ``It's a taste I've never had before,'' and ``It's like sherry.''
"2009 Phantom Waterfall"
・Raw material rice: Gohyakumangoku/Tentaku rice polishing ratio 60%
・Alcohol content: 18 degrees or more and less than 19 degrees ・Stored in tank at room temperature
・Brewer: Kokokuharu Sake Brewery
Ginjo aged sake. It is characterized by a refreshing acidity that rises first, and you can also feel the rich aroma of butter and the sweet aroma of banana, making it very gorgeous, like drinking a dry white wine. The nutty aroma in the aftertaste is impressive.
Among all the brands handled by ``Beautiful Sake from Ancient Times,'' ``Gen no Taki'' is one that is often said to be ``easy to drink.''
"2010 Ryuriki"
・Raw material rice: Shinryoku rice polishing ratio 65%
・Alcohol content: 17 degrees
・Normal temperature tank storage
・Brewer: Honda Shoten (founded in 1921, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture)
This old sake is made using 100% of the revived ``Shinryoku'' rice, and has been specially prepared to increase the koji ratio to three times the normal amount for long-term aging. It has matured as intended, and has a rich, rich flavor with a wonderfully sweet aroma reminiscent of ripe figs.
``2010 Ryuriki'' has won the IWC 2022 (International Wine Challenge 2002) in addition to the Feminalise World Wine Competition mentioned above, and can be said to be a brand that strongly shows the potential of vintage sake.
Why not give your loved one an experience full of surprises and excitement with a new type of vintage sake that is neither "Japanese sake" nor "Western liquor"?
You can purchase “Ancient Sake GOLD” here.
