| Brand | Niida Honke |
| Region | Fukushima, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Kijoshu |
| ABV | 16-17% / Rice Polishing: 80% |
Product details
Niida Honke Hyakunen Kijyoshu is an extraordinary creation that reflects Niida Honke’s enduring spirit of innovation and long-term vision. First initiated in 2011 to commemorate the brewery’s 300th anniversary, this unique expression reimagines the traditional kijoshu method through an ambitious “re-brewed kijoshu” approach. While conventional kijoshu replaces water with a finished sake during the final stage of fermentation, Hyakunen Kijyoshu takes the concept further by incorporating the previous year’s kijoshu into each new batch. Designed as an ongoing project spanning one hundred years until the brewery’s 400th anniversary, this remarkable undertaking embodies generations of craftsmanship, patience, and continuous refinement. The result is a rare and distinctive sake that showcases Niida Honke’s commitment to tradition while embracing creative exploration.
On the palate, Niida Honke Hyakunen Kijyoshu offers a rich, velvety sweetness accompanied by remarkable depth and complexity. The layered character unfolds gradually, revealing a concentrated texture and an intricate aromatic profile shaped by its unique multi-generational brewing process. Despite its richness, the balance and structure maintain elegance and drinkability. Food pairing suggestions include aged cheeses, foie gras, roasted nuts, dried fruit, fruit-based desserts, custards, and other richly flavored dishes that complement its luxurious texture and complex character.
