Hakutsuru - Ukiyoe - Junmai Cup this famous and recognized water

this famous and recognized water source leads to the sake’s identity and symbolizes the connection to nature that the brewers want their sake to bring

This set was specially curated to celebrate Tippsy’s fourth anniversary

A sweet undercurrent carries through the whole experience

higher acidity

they polished the rice used for koji — responsible for converting starch to sugar to make alcohol — to 60%

Hakutsuru - Ukiyoe - Junmai Cup this famous and recognized waterHakutsuru Ukiyoe Junmai highlights the umami of the rice, with some soft spice notes. Depicted on the label is Okita Naniwaya, a poster girl who brings prosperous business, drawn by Utamaro Kitagawa. Warming the sake will enhance its sweetness and mellow its sharpness, while chilling it will highlight its subtle fruitiness. Unexpected, happy pairings for this sake are carne asada, chicken tikka masala and gourmet cheese plates.