Ubusuna Kabashiko
産土 香子 KABASHIKOUbusuna — Hananoka Shuzo, Kumamoto
Sake brewed with Kabashiko, an ancient rice that spread across Kyushu during the Kyoho era (1716-1736).
Specifications
- Type
- Not disclosed
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 9
- Alcohol
- 13%
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The description stresses a high rice aroma and a finish driven by rice rather than yeast, and 13% alcohol points to a light body. This suggests an aromatic, light kun-style profile with moderate sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Over three years, the heirloom variety Higo Kabashiko was revived from just 40 grains of seed rice. Its history predates Hozu (穂増), a variety born in the Tenpo era (1830-1844), and it was once prized as a premium rice. As its name suggests, Higo Kabashiko has a strong rice aroma, and when steamed, its noble fragrance drifts to neighboring houses. The aroma of the rice itself, rather than yeast-derived aromas, gives the sake a lingering finish. It inspires a search for food pairings unlike those of conventional sake, making it a truly one-of-a-kind sake.
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