We only release the sake of our dreams, carefully brewed by our toji (master brewer) and brewers. Sake brewing is done day and night in Azumino during the coldest season. The brewing water comes from a cold, clear well that gushes out from the North Alps. Sake rice is grown in-house by the brewery staff using a pesticide-reducing agricultural method. The secret techniques of the Fukugen toji have been handed down from generation to generation since the Edo period.
We will continue to brew sake that we believe is "the one", without being influenced by the trends of the times.
labeerinthum (8508) reviewed Junmai Genshu Sake from Fukugen Shuzo 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Drank at room temperature. The consistency of the liquid is clear and transparent. The color is golden yellow. The olfactory intensity is high, and the persistence is sufficient. The taste on the nose - dominant aroma is of malted rice Koji. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas is directed towards melon, fruit, grape, wood, pear, strawberry, herbs, soy sauce and umami. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of powerful sake. The aroma on the tongue is rather dry. The body is structured. The taste intensity is high, and the taste persistence is good. The taste is pleasant and rustic. The final mouth sensations are of drinkable sake. The taste is given tones of caramel, dried apricot, spring water, resin, spices, anise, kiwi and umami. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk cold (My vote 7.0/10) The color is straw yellow. The olfactory intensity is normal and sufficiently prolonged. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas traces hints of white peach, almond, plum, mushroom, spring water, honey, popcorn and white pepper. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of strong and solid sake. The body is round. The flavor intensity is high, and the duration is sufficient. The taste is pleasant. The aroma in the mouth bears signs of cooked rice, vanilla, peach, resin, spices, mineral and umami. VARIATIONS Plus, drunk at room temperature (recommended temperature) (My vote 7.0/10). Drunk warm. The color is slightly yellowish. The olfactory intensity is normal, and the flavor continuity is sufficient. The taste on the nose - secondary aromas recall condensed milk, apricot, plum, white pepper, soy sauce and umami. The first impression of intensity in the mouth is of strong sake. The body is full. The flavor intensity is high, and the persistence is good. The taste is pleasant. In the mouth the aroma is that of white melon, green apple, mushroom, gin, popcorn, oak and umami.