Dewanoyuki “Muku no Sake”
Yamagata prefecture
Extravagant nama — no pressure!
Using two sake rice from Yamagata, Yukimegami and Dewakirari, and two different kinds of yeast also from Yamagata — Yamagata NF-KA and YK009 — this “nama” (unpasteurized) “genshu” (undiluted) sake bursts of melon notes. They’ve pressed this sake with no added pressure, which results in only half the yield, it is truly an extravagant sake! The president and brewmaster Toshihito Watarai says to please try it on the rocks, and cut with soda.
Characteristics
| Brand | Dewanoyuki |
| Brewery | Watarai Honten |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | Nama, Genshu |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Yukimegami, Dewakirari |
| Yeast variety | Yamagata (NF-KA), Yamagata (YK009) |
| Alcohol | 18.90% |
| RPR | 50% |
| SMV | -0.5 |
| Acidity | 1.4 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Dewanoyuki is made in Yamagata prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Melon
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Seafood
Watarai Honten
Watarai Honten, established between 1615 and 1624, continues to make sake in Tsuruoka City 400 years later. Embracing the relatively recent Geographical Indication awarded to Yamagata prefecture in 2016, they focus primarily on utilizing local and very high-quality rice grown in Yamagata, water and yeast. To do so, they work closely with contract farmers to cultivate many of the more uncommon varieties of rice. Even with the brewery’s long history, they’ve been quick to adapt to modern brewing styles and to continue to push and challenge themselves. The current 18th generation president has been the brewmaster since 2003, making wonderful sake appreciated all over Japan and around the world.
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