Sip Fifth Taste Heiwa Shuzo ‘Tsuru-Ume Lemon’ | Sake

Description:

Tsuru-Ume Lemon Is A Limited, Seasonal Tsuru-Ume. Using Local Lemons From Wakayama, Squeezed With The Skin Left On Directly Into Heiwa’S Exceptional Sake. The Result Is One Of The Most Interesting And Delicious Drinks On The Planet. Zesty, Bright Acidity, Coupled With Subtle Sweetness And A Pithy Finish. You Can Chill And Crush It By The Glass Or Mix It With Sparkling Water For The Ultimate Summer Spritz.

Specifications:
Brewery: Heiwa Shuzo
Region: Wakayama
Rice: Ippanmai And Wakayama Lemon
Alcohol: 7%
Serve: Chilled, On The Rocks, Or In A Cocktail.

Heiwa Shuzo Was Founded In 1928 And Is Located Just Outside Kainan City In Wakayama. The Site Where The Brewery Is Located Was A Temple For Over 500 Years Before The Brewery Was Established. It Wasn’T Until 1957 When Sake Production Commenced Full-Time. The Brewery Is Located In A Valley Surrounded By Mountains, Blessed With High Precipitation, Resulting In A Boundless Supply Of Good Quality Soft Spring Water, Perfect For Brewing Sake.

Their Incredibly Soft And Luscious Water, Known As Koyasan Nansui, Flows Down From Koyasan Temple, A World Heritage Site. Heiwa Gained Massive Popularity In Japan And Overseas For Their “Kid” Brand Of Sake. The Name “Kid” Is An Abbreviation Of Combining “Kisshu”, The Region Where Wakayama Lies, And “Fudo” Meaning Environment. The Name “Kid” Is Also Indicative Of The Sake’S Playful, Bright And Energetic Profile. Heiwa Won Brewer Of The Year At Iwc In Back To Back Years (2019 &Amp; 2020) A Feat Never Accomplished By Any Other Sake Brewery.