Product DNA
Japan’s No.1 Nama Sake
Japan’s first Nama-Sake launched in 1972 pioneered the new trend of Nama-Sake. The nama sake in un-pasteurized and undiluted which allows you to enjoy the fruity aroma and fresh full bodied flavor of this Sake, and being 19% gives you a high-impact sensory experience.
Funaguchi has a rich, full-bodied flavor yet with a refreshing clean finish. unlike conventional sake (diluted with water to reduce alcohol down to around 15%), making it a all-around performer from chilled&up, frozen, on the rocks, or mix into cocktails!
Funaguchi has a rich, full-bodied flavor but with a refreshing clean finish. Also being undiluted instead of the usual 15% alcohol Funaguchi has 19% alcohol opening it up to the possibility of interesting cocktails.
Funaguchi is an un-pasteurized and un-diluted type of Sake and as such it is surprisingly delicate. The most damaging elements to the quality of sake particularly un-pasteurized type are light, heat and the air. So in order to deliver the unique taste of freshly brewed Sake, KIKUSUI had to revise its brewing techniques.
In order to protect this delicate Sake from the damaging light rays, we decided to use aluminum can to completely block out the light. This way, we could protect this delicate type of Sake allowing more people to enjoy the flavor of pure Sake previously only available to those lucky enough to visit the brewery.
About The Company
About Kikusui
The name “Kikusui” is the combination of two words “Kiku” (菊) which means chrysanthemum, and “Sui” (水) which means water. The name originates from a Noh play, a traditional form of Japanese art, “Kikujido” which was based on the 13 volumes of “Taiheiki” a chronicle of medieval Japan.
Founded in 1881, making it a relatively young brewery, Kikusui is still run by the same family under the current 5th generation President. Over the years Kikusui has endured many trials including securing rice for brewing, labour shortages and drops in sales in the harsh post-war years.
The majority of Sake breweries in Japan were started by local landlords, people with money and priviledge. Founded in 1881, Kikusui is still run by the same family under the current 5th generation President. Over the years, Kikusui has endured many trials including securing rice for brewing, labour shortages and drops in sales in the harsh post-war years.
Even in the face of adversity, Kikusui has always remained committed to the pursuit of producing the highest quality Sake which people can enjoy drinking. As drinking preferences change over time, so is Kikusui developing new yet still high quality, affordable and easy to drink products to meet the new needs. From humble beginnings, Kikusui has remained true to their vision of creating Sake that can be enjoyed by more and more people.
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