• Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 88 YEARS OLD Special Edition Vol.5
  • Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 88 YEARS OLD Special Edition Vol.5
  • Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 88 YEARS OLD Special Edition Vol.5
  • Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 88 YEARS OLD Special Edition Vol.5

Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute 88 YEARS OLD Special Edition Vol.5 農口尚彦研究所 88 YEARS OLD(米寿)Special Edition Vol.5

This is the fifth and final edition of Noguchi special 88 years old sake in commemorations of Noguchi-sans 88th birthday, only 888 bottles are brewed and lesser are allocated to outside of Japan.

This edition marks the culmination of the Noguchi Yamahai 2020 Vintage, using exclusive Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo prefecture. This sake uses brewing methods of both signature sakes, "Noguchi Junmai Daiginjo" and "Noguchi Yamahai 2020 Vintage".

style
clean and fruity
availability
Very Limited allocation
on the palate
refreshing and fruity
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
50%
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This sake was brewed based on the concept of「米を知り、寿を繋ぐ」"Understanding rice connects longevity". The 5 edition release symbolize Noguchi-sans lifelong dedication to the art of sake brewing, which is being pass down to the next generation.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
ishikawa
Rice
yamadanishiki
Alcohol
18%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
unpublished
Acidity
unpublished
Water Source
subsoil water originating from the divine peak hakusan
Yeast
proprietary yeast

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
grilled fish such as bonito
Serving temperature
10°-15°C
Serving vessels
traditional sake ochoko

Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute農口尚彦研究所

Noguchi Toji, now 88 years old, has been a Toji since the young age of 27. He has won 27 Gold Medals at the Annual Japan Sake Awards among uncountable other awards over his career and was even presented with the prestigious Yellow Medal of Honor for Master Craftsmanship by the Emperor of Japan.