Another outstanding release from Moriki Shuzo. Hanabusa Yamahai is made from Yamada Nishiki rice grown organically by the Moriki’s. Hanabusa Yamahai has fresh ferment notes with an elegant, balanced palate and hint if spice. Long fresh, acid driven finish. When contrasted to the Tae no Hana and Suppin no Rumiko series, expect a softer, more classically refined style with a touch of that traditional ferment richness.
About the producer:
“Located in the town of Iga in Mie. Rumiko Moriki is the 4th generation of her family to own the brewery. Along with her husband Hideki are the Kuramoto [owners] of this tiny brewery. Rumiko became the first female Toji in Japan around 25 years ago when she took over the sake making duties at her family owned brewery.”