Asaizumi Kaiko Shu
旭泉 懐古酒Asaizumi — Yoshida Shuzo, Fukui
The origin of the low-polish series, with the nostalgic richness of a dry sake.
Specifications
- Type
- Nama Genshu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 85%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +8
- Acidity
- 2.5
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
SMV +8 and acidity 2.5 point to a dry, firm profile, while the 16% genshu and the koshu aging add body and umami. The description stresses rice flavor over fruity aroma, so aroma stays restrained.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
In 2006 (Heisei 18), marking 200 years since the brewery was founded in 1806 (Bunka 3), Yoshida Shuzo revived the Asaizumi brand, a name recorded in Edo-period documents. The aim was to recreate the sake of the brewery's early days. The result is this junmai kaiko-shu, a sake that evokes the past. Made with Yamada Nishiki, a sake rice polished to 85%, it has a deep yet fresh rice umami and a dry, nostalgic character that is easy to keep drinking. It is the origin of the low-polish series.