This "Betcho" (Custom-Made) represents a special collaboration between Ibaraki Shuzo and Tanakaya, a beloved standing bar in Akashi that's hugely popular with sake enthusiasts. Winner of the Australian Sake Awards 2024 Food Matching Award (フードマッチング審査) in the Cooked Prawns Category, this exceptional sake is brewed exclusively using Yamada Nishiki - the undisputed "King of sake rice."
Created with a high koji ratio that delivers exceptional umami depth, this sake embodies the perfect harmony between traditional craftsmanship and food-pairing excellence. The award recognition specifically highlights its outstanding ability to complement and enhance food flavors, making it a harmonious sake that feels familiar and welcoming while maintaining sophisticated complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Clean and inviting with rich rice character and subtle umami depth.
Flavour: Beautiful umami flavor with well-balanced complexity and smooth finish that harmonizes seamlessly with food.
Style: Tokubetsu junmai - premium "special pure rice" sake made only with rice and water (no added alcohol). Rice polished to 60% for clean, refined taste at 15.5% alcohol.
Pairs excellently with white fish and shrimp - perfectly demonstrated by its award-winning performance with cooked prawns in the prestigious Food Matching competition. Enjoy at different temperatures to discover varying flavor profiles and pair with different dishes.
Perfect for sake enthusiasts and anyone seeking a premium, food-friendly sake that creates a familiar, comforting dining experience.
