| Brand | Afuri |
| Region | Kanagawa, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai, Nama |
| ABV | 15% /Rice Polishing: 90% |
Product details
For over a century, Kikkawa Jōzō, nestled at the foothills of Mount Afuri in Kanagawa Prefecture, has specialized in crafting distinct, terroir-driven sake. Their acclaimed “Foggy Day” (#28) is a Nama Junmai brewed using locally sourced Bizen Omachi rice polished to 90% and fermented slowly at low temperatures with yeast No. 28. This yeast strain accentuates malic acid, lending the sake its signature tart-apple freshness. The brewing water—naturally mineral-rich from rain-fed mountain springs (about 150 ppm)—combines with a portion of lees retained post-pressing to produce a lightly cloudy, delicately effervescent “Kasumisake.” The bottle develops a fine mousse in-bottle, inviting careful opening and gentle inversion to evoke the iconic “Foggy Day” haze.
In the glass, “Foggy Day” displays crisp, vivacious aromas and flavors of green and tart apples, underpinned by subtle notes of macerated cherries and pomegranate—reflecting the malic-acid-rich yeast profile. With an ABV of just 13% and an acidity of 3.0, it's bright, approachable, and refreshingly complex. Its lively mousse and textural haze balance clean fruitiness with a satisfying mid-palate richness. This sake pairs beautifully with bold-flavored dishes: strong cheeses like Époisses or Mimolette, duck confit, schnitzel, oysters, and fried fare. Serve chilled in a flute or tulip glass to emphasize its spritz and aromatic clarity—an extraordinary aperitif that captures the essence of a misty mountain morning.
