Koten “Tokubetsu Junmai”
Yamagata prefecture
Bliss in a bottle
A Geographical Indication sake of Yamagata prefecture, Koten “Tokubetsu Junmai” is brewed with local ingredients only. It’s a well-balanced sake with notes of nuts and unripe fruit, that ultimately ends in a clean and classic dry finish. The kanji that comprise “Koten” are 壺 (earthen jar or pot) and 天 (heaven). Let the contents of this bottle lift your spirits and take you to a blissful place.
Characteristics
| Brand | Koten |
| Brewery | Otokoyama Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Dewasansan |
| Yeast variety | Yamagata (KA-1) |
| Alcohol | 15.5% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | 4.0 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Koten is made in Yamagata prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Melon
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Mint
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Banana
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Veggies
Otokoyama Brewing Company
Ever since sake became available to commoners in the Edo Period (1603-1868), breweries have been naming themselves Otokoyama, after one of the first and most popular breweries of the time. The name, synonymous with sake excellence, indicates the high standards the brewers set for themselves. At this Yamagata brewery, nature is revered and respected, from the prefecture’s pristine water and clean air, down to the koji and yeast used in brewing. Their sake, marked by a mild yet deep flavor that finishes clean and dry, is the kind you’ll never get tired of drinking.
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