Shichi Hon Yari Shizuku “Silent Samurai”

Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo 

"Shizuku" means “drops,” because this sake is not pressed, but rather allowed to drip out of cloth bags filled with the finished brew. It's the most luxurious and labor-intensive method—one adopted only for the finest sake brewed by a brewery. Shichi Hon Yari is one of the oldest breweries in Japan which was founded 1530's. The signature characteristics of Shichi Hon Yari—an earthy, dry profile and the rich umami of rice—are by no means diminished by the higher rice polishing of Junmai Daiginjo; rather, this "shizuku" process creates a clear mouthfeel, a delicate flavor, a subdued aroma, a soft sweetness, and a gentle, lingering finish. 

Rice: Tamazakae (the brewery's signature rice)
Rice milling: 45%
ABV: 15-16%
Prefecture: Shiga