| Brand | Ippaku Suisei |
| Region | Akita, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Tokubetsu Junmai |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 55-58% |
Product details
Emerging from a historically rich producer based in Akita Prefecture, this acclaimed release has roots stretching back to the late 1600s. The label was launched in the mid-2000s and quickly garnered attention for its purity and attention to local ingredients and water sourcing. Crafted using rice varieties grown in close partnership with local farmers—Gin no Sei and Akita Komachi polished to around 55–58% yield—the product showcases a refined clarity and balance shaped by the region’s medium-hard well water. It offers consistent quality and is celebrated for its accessible yet elegant profile appropriate for a wide audience.
Aromatic impressions open with delicate floral-fruit highlights—white peach, mandarin zest and hints of rice-grain sweetness melding gently with a subtle fermented nuance. The entry is soft and inviting, transitioning into a clean and crisp mid-palate that carries a balanced dance of moderate acidity and gentle sweetness. The finish remains polished, with lingering dryness and a transparent, light texture that refreshes the senses. Its versatile character makes it an excellent companion to food, pairing beautifully with crab fried rice, littleneck clams in garlic sauce, mentaiko udon, and a wild mushroom medley sautéed in butter.
