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KUROKOHAKU, the world's oldest kijoshu and number one koshu (aged sake),
crafted in the terroir of Shirataka, Yamagata,
is now available for purchase.
商品について

What is KUROKOHAKU?

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Nose and taste

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“Following the initial impression of the nose, it shifts to an earthy scent reminiscent of roasting, perfume, high-quality hardwood, and Cuban cigars and black truffles, progressing to aromas of forest, game meat, and caramel as it reaches completion.”

“Even after nearly 50 years of aging, this sake provides a moving experience, with the distance and depth of flavor proving the true potential of sake.”

Chef sommelier de l'Hotel de Crillon,*France
Mr. Xavier Thuizat

*Certified as a “Palace Hotel,” a designation of luxury and class above a 5-star rating.

商品情報

KUROKOHAKU is a product of Shiratamachi terroir for which its existence itself is miraculous, and it is finally going on sale.

This Shiratamachi terroir "KUROKOHAKU" kijoshu koshu (aged sake) was brewed over a three-year period starting in 1972 in preparation for the development of kijoshu.

The rich nose and deep taste are truly unique.
At the IWC (International Wine Challenge), the world’s largest competition, it earned the trophy for the #1 aged sake in the world.

In order to elevate this miraculous sake which can never be brewed again into a true product of the Shiratamachi terroir, it has been wrapped in 100% mulberry fiber Miyama washi paper, a traditional craft of the area with a nearly 400-year history, and packaged in a wooden box made by globally-praised woodworking artisans from natural wood materials cut from the Shiratamachi cedar forests.

The "SakeArtisan project" created this limited-edition miraculous KUROKOHAKU product in cooperation with the brewer, Kamogawa Shuzo. Sales will be limited to a total of 200 pieces for the year. The cost per set is 1,000,000 yen plus tax (for Japanese purchases, 1,100,000 yen total). Please be aware that pricing may change after this year as the product availability becomes increasingly scarce.

商品名:KUROKOHAKU

価格:  限定200個 
¥1,000,000  +諸税
(日本での購入は1,100,000円)

KUROKOHAKUは貴醸酒と木箱と和紙のセットでの販売になります。

(付属:リーフレット、認定書)

日本酒(貴醸酒)
容量
720ml
サイズ(横/縦/高さ)
10 x 10 x 28 cm
重量
1.2kg
原材料名
米(山形県産 さわのはな)
米こうじ、日本酒
生産都道府県
山形県
アルコール度数
16度

This kijoshu was brewed by Kamogawa Shuzo, a member organization of the Kijoshu Association located in Yamagata Prefecture’s Shirakatamachi, over a three-year period starting in 1972. Records of this kijoshu are listed in a production report submitted to the tax agency for the local municipality to manage records of sake production.
Normally, Japanese sake is made with rice, malted rice, and water as its ingredients, but kijoshu uses sake in place of the water. This gives it a distinctive rich sweetness and mild acidity. The National Brewing Laboratory (now known as the National Research Institute of Brewing) proposed this method based on a historical document (dated 927) which attempted to create “a luxury Japanese sake suited for pairing with meals.

木箱
サイズ(横/縦/高さ)
13 x 13 x 33 cm
重量
1kg
原材料
山形県白鷹町産 杉

Made by the wood artisan Shuji Nakagawa using natural cedar grown in Shiratakamachi.
Each wooden box is cut individually, so the wood grain, color, and appearance vary for each product.

和紙
サイズ
46×66 cm
原材料
山形県白鷹町産 楮(こうぞ)100%

This paper is a traditional craft of Shiratakamachi called “Miyama washi.” It is used to wrap the sake.

Just as the "kijoshu" included in the KUROKOHAKU product package is a rare product, the wooden boxes used are each crafted individually to match the expressive qualities of the wood, and both the bottles and the boxes are engraved with individual serial numbers.

How to order │ Pre-order system

KUROKOHAKU is a product of Shiratamachi terroir for which its existence itself is miraculous, and due to the limited availability, sales will operate with a pre-order system. Also, the wooden boxes in which the kijoshu koshu (aged sake) is packaged are individually made with variation in their appearance. Box selections will be first come, first served.

For this reason, customers will be provided with a URL for a webpage where the wooden boxes available for purchase can be viewed in the order purchase requests are received. These messages will also contain guidance and information regarding payment and shipping. After selecting a box for your kijoshu koshu (aged sake) on this webpage and completing the payment process, your order will be placed.

Payment can be made by credit card or bank wire transfer.

The cost of your purchase is the total of the "Product price + Shipping cost + Taxes". "Shipping costs + Taxes" vary depending on the shipping destination country and area. The grand total will be shown after you have entered your shipping address on the purchasing site.

Shipping method │ Small-lot air delivery

Products will be shipped by either DHL or Fedex. This is a luxury product. If you would like to request hand delivery, please select the “hand delivery” option at payment.

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