| Brand | Dewatsuru |
| Region | Akita, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai |
| ABV | 14% / Rice Polishing: 65% |
Product details
The Dewatsuru Matsuri Bon Odori Cup is the joyful embodiment of Dewatsuru’s time-honored brewing legacy in Akita Prefecture. Founded in 1865 (originally Yamato Shuzoten), the brewery has long embraced local tradition by sourcing Menkoina rice grown in the Dewa Hills and using subsoil “Fukuryusui” water, yielding a distinctly regional flavor profile. Housed in a festive 180 ml cup, the product pays homage to Akita’s famed summer festivals—especially the Nishinomai Bon Odori dance—blending cultural celebration and accessibility with tradition. The sake is crafted as a Junmai style with 65% rice polishing, moderate acidity (1.6), and a crisp SMV of +5, all overseen with meticulous care by Dewatsuru’s artisans to capture both purity and character.
On the palate, this festival cup opens with modest yet fascinating aromas of cool green stone fruits, subtle dark milk chocolate, and an earthy mushroom nuance that hints at depth beneath its light body. The flavor is vibrant and gently rice‑driven, with a clean, dry finish and lively acidity that make it refreshing and balanced. This approachable junmai sake is especially well-suited to pair with savory, umami-rich fare—think grilled yakitori skewers, vinegared salads, or rich French-fusion dishes—to enhance both its vibrancy and underlying rice sweetness.
