BŌKEN Sake Hayashi Honjozo Nama Sake 720ml

Description

This honjozo sake is a clean, dry, and expressive nama (unpasteurized) release from a fifth-generation brewer in Fukuoka. Despite its unpasteurized nature, it is remarkably stable, preserving both freshness and structure. Brewed in Miyako at Hayashi Ryuhei Sake Brewery, it captures the lively character of freshly pressed sake while maintaining the clarity that defines the house style.

At its core is Yume-Tsukushi, a Fukuoka-grown table rice rarely used in sake brewing. Polished to 65%, the rice retains natural sweetness and gentle umami, while a small addition of distilled alcohol refines the texture and sharpens the finish. The flavor profile reveals notes of chicory, chestnut, cocoa, and warm spice, making it especially well-suited to heartier dishes.

The brewery’s water plays a crucial role: pure underground spring water drawn from 50 meters below the surface, originating as snowmelt from Mt. Hiko. Filtered through limestone-rich rock, it creates slightly hard water rich in calcium and magnesium, encouraging vigorous fermentation and lending the sake a clean, mineral-driven edge. Enjoyed chilled or gently warmed, Boken Hayashi offers richness, precision, and versatility.