The Murasaki (Purple) label starts with the incredibly soft water of Shizuoka – basically snow melt from Mt. Fuji lacking any minerals at all. There’s top grade Okayama rice but the unique character is generated by the Shizuoka yeast numbered 5MT14 which can ferment even in this low mineral environment. It produces beautiful juicy aromas evoking dark grapes. To balance, the brewery has elevated the acidity. Single pasteurized but best kept cold.

Chilled or cool in a white wine stem as an aperitif, but better yet with shrimp tempura or clam pasta.

Eikun’s sake are soft and elegant, based on the local water. Founded in 1881 by Shosaku Mochizuki on the principle of “quality first”. He searched for excellent sake rice from all over the country. Today they carry on this spirit working to save labor, streamline equipment and improve consistency through technology while maintaining the handcrafting of steamed rice, shubo and koji, which determine quality. They have collaborated with sake superheroes such as Marïe Chiba. Check out their pop art label Eikunholic.

https://eikun.co.jp/