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Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Kubota) / Kubota - Seppou - Black

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  • Kubota “Seppou” Black

Kubota - Seppou - Black

$73.00

Low stock (Only 6 left — ships immediately)

Size: 500 ml

Category
Junmai Daiginjo
Taste profile
Classic
Tasting notes
Nutty, Caramel, Grain
More tasting info

A seasonal limited release sake for those with a heart for earthy, deep flavors. Kubota “Seppou” Black is brewed using the yamahai method and boasts a flavor full of dried mushroom umami, sweet fennel, cardamon and tamarind. To get more licorice notes, warm it up, and to draw out a bit of sharpness and sourness, cool it down. Pair with black sugar boba ice cream for a special treat!

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Kubota “Seppou” Black, standing in front of a product box

Kubota - Seppou - Black

$73.00

Taste profile

Classic

Sweet &
Juicy

Umami

Smooth
& Dry

Fruity &
Elegant

Balanced

Dry Sweet
Light Rich

Flavored

Cloudy

Characteristics

Tasting notes

  • Nutty

  • Caramel

  • Grain

Food pairing

  • Meat

  • Seafood

Recommended serving temperature

Cold

Room Temp

Warm

Alcohol content
16.0%
RPR

“Rice Polishing Ratio” shows the percentage of rice remains after the polishing process

50%
SMV

“Sake Meter Value” measures sweetness (-) and dryness (+) of sake

2.0
Acidity

High acidity makes sake fuller and low acidity makes it lighter

1.4

Brewing information

Category
Junmai Daiginjo
Brewery
Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Kubota)
Rice variety
Gohyakumangoku, Rice grown in Niigata
Region
Hokuriku region
Prefecture
Niigata prefecture

The story

Nestled in Niigata’s snowy Koshiji region since 1830, this innovator pioneered the crisp, dry “tanrei karakuchi” style. Believing quality begins in the soil, Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. blends research with local farming to craft clean, snow-like sake.

Meet the brewery

Niigata prefecture

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