Nara's Kita Shuzo Unveils "Miyokiku Mizumoto x Yamada Nishiki" Series: Premium Rice Meets Traditional Brewing

Kita Shuzo Co., Ltd., located in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, has launched its new "Miyokiku Mizumoto x Yamada Nishiki" series, marking an exciting new chapter for its "Miyokiku" sake brand. This ambitious series features three types of sake that skillfully blend the traditional "Mizumoto" brewing method, passed down since the Muromachi period, with "Yamada Nishiki," widely regarded as the king of sake rice.

The Fusion of Traditional Mizumoto and Premium Yamada Nishiki

The Yamada Nishiki rice used in this series is sourced from the Hyogo Prefecture Special A district (Kato City), renowned as the top growing region for sake rice. By meticulously brewing this superior Yamada Nishiki using the ancient Mizumoto method, Kita Shuzo has achieved a complex yet profoundly deep flavor profile. The lineup includes three distinct Junmai sakes, notably a "Junmai 30" polished to an impressive 30% rice remaining, allowing enthusiasts to savor each sake's unique character.