| Brand | Kozaemon |
| Region | Gifu, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai |
| ABV | 15% / Rice Polishing: 65% |
Product details
Kozaemon Junmai Sushi is thoughtfully created as a versatile Japanese rice beverage designed to complement sushi and a wide range of seafood dishes. Produced by Nakashima Brewery in Gifu Prefecture, this expression emphasizes harmony between food and drink, with a gentle aroma that does not overpower the meal and a light, well-balanced rice-derived umami. Its dry, crisp character and broad serving-temperature range—from chilled to warm—allow it to adapt easily to different sushi toppings and dining occasions, making it a natural choice for Japanese cuisine as well as seafood-focused Western dishes.
The palate offers a gentle fruity aroma and light rice umami in a balanced, food-friendly profile, followed by a subtle bitterness and a clean, crisp dry finish that refreshes the palate. Its restrained character is designed to enhance rather than overwhelm delicate food flavors. For food pairing, enjoy it with sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, shellfish, seafood appetizers, or other lightly seasoned Japanese and Western seafood dishes, where its clean acidity, umami, and refreshing finish can complement a variety of flavors.