| Brand | Niizawa |
| Region | Miyagi, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Daiginjo |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 0.85% |
Product details
Niizawa Brewery, nestled in Miyagi Prefecture since 1873, has long pursued the pinnacle of sake craftsmanship—its mission: creating the “ultimate food‑pairing sake.” With Reikyo Absolute 0, that mission reaches its zenith. In 2018, the brewery achieved a world‑record rice polishing ratio of just 0.85% remaining, meaning 99.15% of each grain was polished away after a painstaking 5,297 hours (221 days) milling process. The remaining core of Kura no Hana rice is delicate yet powerfully pure, then transformed through expert koji cultivation and fermentation into a sake that transcends traditional boundaries. Just 999 bottles are produced annually, each elegantly encased in a handmade Tosa Kumiko box—only three crafted per day—symbolizing both luxury and devotion.
On the nose and palate, Reikyo Absolute 0 is ethereal yet expressive. It offers a gentle bouquet of grapes, strawberries, Asian pear, honeydew melon, and even touches of apple, sweet almond, and licorice, unfolding with a smooth, moist “firework‑like” intensity before fading into a delicate whisper. With an ABV of 16%, SMV of 0, and balanced acidity (~1.4), it’s best enjoyed chilled between 10–16 °C in a large wine glass, allowing its nuanced aromas to bloom. As a “meal‑time sake,” it shines alongside kaiseki, sashimi of fatty white fish, seasonal shellfish, beef tongue, or even blue cheese and melon, complementing dishes with its pristine clarity and refined structure. Whether savored on a celebratory occasion or paired delicately with cuisine, Reikyo Absolute 0 embodies Niizawa’s relentless pursuit of purity, balance, and elegance.
